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Lack of funding and lifesaving structure is costing lives at LAAS
Increased deaths and missed opportunities demand accountability and action.
Demand change now
Julie Castle Blog
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Pets named Ryan Reynolds go home during birthday bash
Playfully trolling an A-list celebrity for his birthday and saving lives? Best Friends is so there.
A birthday to remember
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Heartwarming pet adoptions from across the country
Meet Archie the food thief, Phantom the TV star, and more dogs and cats who are loving life in their new homes.
See their happy faces
Best Friends Magazine
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Empty trucks return to shelters after Best Friends Super Adoption
More than 460 dogs and cats were saved in Los Angeles.
Proof that collaboration works for all concerned
Julie Castle Blog
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Stars align to send 400 pets home at L.A. super adoption
The Best Friends event brought together more than 5,000 attendees and 15 animal shelters and rescue groups to save lives.
See some of the happy new families
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From shy to safe: Dog with megawatt smile goes home
Gremlin needed a friend to help calm his nerves, which ended up leading to the match of a lifetime.
Now he's all smiles
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Best Friends withdraws offer of support to Los Angeles Animal Services
City of Los Angeles ignores Best Friends' offer — dysfunction trumps common sense.
Will still maintain presence in Los Angeles
Julie Castle Blog
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Big bobtail cats go from matted to majestic
After some time and care in a foster home, cat brothers Apollo and Jasper are now living their best lives with a family who adores them.
Meet the majestic brothers
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Pet adoptions that were meant to be
These families all came together in different ways, but the end result was the same: pets living in homes where they’re treasured.
Meet the newly adopted pets
Best Friends Magazine
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From shelter pup to service dog
After getting a second chance, Preciosa would change one man’s life forever.
Now they're a team
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Doggy dating event helps pup find true love
Bonny went from solo to soulmate with the help of a dedicated foster volunteer.
Blind date leads to love
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Reinstate funding and staff positions at Los Angeles Animal Services
Tax dollars should not fund the killing of dogs and cats in shelters.
Funding and staffing should be dedicated to lifesaving
Julie Castle Blog
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog springs into new life on 3 legs
After having his leg amputated due to a severe injury, Rex charmed his way into his caregivers’ hearts — and a new home.
Now he's living his best life
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Collie’s long journey home
This stray-turned-star’s new life is filled with so much fun and joy that it always feels like Friday.
Now he's a true adventure buddy
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Cat celebrates sweet 16 in loving home
Misty went home just in time for this milestone birthday, highlighting the love and joy that come with adopting senior pets.
Now every day is a celebration
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