No-Kill 2025 Stories

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A nod to the mayor

Outgoing mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, has been a good friend to the...
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Our very own St. Francis, patron saint of the animals

Best Friends' own patron saint to the animals to be honored at Compassion Now...
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Save rate for cats approaches 90% in Albuquerque

Albuquerque trap neuter return program is showing great results, reducing the numb...
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Important legislation in the Lone Star State

Texas House Bill 2981, which would require shelters to work with rescues, would be...
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Super season

New York Pet Super Adoption, hosted by Best Friends, helps homeless pets find lovi...
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San Antonio: Courage, creativity and a community commitment to no-kill

Courage, creativity and a community commitment combine to make the goal of a no-ki...
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Francis Battista introduces a special guest blog from Kathleen Aubry

Dogs, especially beagles, are routinely used as subjects for medical and laborator...
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Our most inspiring speech yet!

Registration is now open for 2013 No More Homeless Pets Conference! Watch a clip o...
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Audubon disappoints: position reversal

Despite his recent op-ed describing how to poison cats, Ted Williams is reinstated...
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Florida Community Cat Act clears first hurdle in style

Florida House Bill 1121, which would be a win for feral cats, clears the first hur...
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Five reasons not to buy a bunny for Easter

Getting a pet rabbit should be done with all the care, forethought and preparation...
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More killing is never the answer

Best Friends' and other groups' shared goal of reducing outdoor cat popu...
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The Michael Vick dogs

Where are the Mike Vick dogs today? There is a reunion at Sanctuary planned to cel...
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Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. Th...
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Power of partnership

Nearly 300 Best Friends Network partner animal shelters and rescues commit to taki...
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