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The debate about no-kill animal sheltering

One advocate’s story from animal-loving kid to shelter director
Partnership, not punishment
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Communities come together to give pets second chances

All across the country, Best Friends Network Partners are working together with th...
Creating happy endings for pets
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Kindness shines for pets in need

These stories show that when people come together and get creative, their efforts ...
Bring a smile to your day
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Home and loving it: 4 pet adoption stories

From playful kittens to wise senior dogs, these adoption stories show how pets bri...
See the happiness
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A better way to reunite lost pets with their people

Communities are stepping up to get pets back home quickly, easing stress for pets,...
Golden rule for found pets
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The simple way to stop puppy mills

Pet sellers keep finding new ways to churn out unhealthy puppies and kittens, and ...
Lessons learned
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How Hurricane Katrina changed animal rescue forever

Twenty years later, lessons from the storm response still guide Best Friends and t...
A storm that changed everything
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7 ways to promote pet adoption without being pushy

You can be the reason a pet goes from homeless to home — one conversation, one fri...
Help bring love home
Best Friends Magazine
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Teaching a spirited sheep to eat

Josie came to Best Friends with a crooked smile and an uncertain future. Now she i...
Her transformation hasn’t just been behavioral
Best Friends Magazine
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5 steps to using your power for pets

Expert advice from one animal lover with decades of experience in changing laws to...
Start a campaign in your community
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Small acts bring big impact for animals

From coast to coast, Best Friends Network Partners are showing up with love, humor...
Network partners create moments of hope and healing
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New pets bring love and laughter

Furry, floofy, and full of mischief, pets have a special way of completing the fam...
Share moments that make a house a home
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Free spay/neuter for L.A. dogs

Group effort to serve 400 dogs in need of surgeries.
A successful event
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Considering animals as neighbors

A new book invites us to see fellow animals as neighbors, as part of our community...
We’re really not so different
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Animal shelters’ no-kill state of mind

A look at the progress toward no-kill nationwide — from the states that are alread...
Everyone can do something
Best Friends Magazine

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