No-Kill Stories

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Breaking ground at Best Friends

Thirty years ago, ground was broken on what would become largest no-kill sanctuary...
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Disgust at Sochi’s treatment of animals a case of pots and kettles?

Host of 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi, Russia's killing of stray dogs was unfortunat...
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Benchmark results from Los Angeles point to bright future for no-kill

Launched in 2012, NKLA has resulted in cutting the killing of animals in Los Angel...
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Your voice needed as legislatures consider bans on breed discrimination

Many state's legislatures are in session right now. Some of them are considering b...
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Breed discrimination and the freedom of choice

A blanket policy that bans or restricts pitbulls or any breed of dog makes zero se...
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2013: A benchmark year for Best Friends and the animals

The past 12 months have been a time of lifesaving progress for Best Friends and th...
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Holiday wishes to all

We at Best Friends wish you the happiest of holidays and thank you for helping us ...
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Debunking the Adoption Grinch

Tis the season for giving gifts, as long the gift is not a pet … or so the Adoptio...
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Georgia, until we meet again

Former Mike Vick fighting dog victim Georgia has died. She taught us about the cap...
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Instagram PSA campaign a (very cute) success

Nala Cat, Tuna, Lil Bub and Ginny help us spread the word about the joys of pet ad...
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Have a happy, humane Thanksgiving

We at Best Friends wish you a happy Thanksgiving and encourage you to enjoy a meat...
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Tell a story of an adoption success and win $100,000 for your organization

Tell your adoption success story for a chance to win a $100,000 grant for your org...
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Best Friends’ call to action

Best Friends' call to action clearly states our mission: to end the killing of she...
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Resolution to Los Angeles TNR injunction in the works

The city of LA is considering a resolution to the TNR injunction. Your voice is ne...
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Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conf...
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