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Helping a small rural animal shelter sustain no-kill
In Inyo County, California, ninth largest county in the nation, a small animal she...
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Reaching Hispanic/Latino communities to save more pets
Q&A with Mia Navedo-Williams on connecting Spanish-speaking communities with i...
Hear what's being done to help save lives
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Amazing progress at Brownsville animal shelter
With guidance from Best Friends, a Texas shelter dramatically increased the number...
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Community Voices: Jordan Powell
Meet Jordan Powell! Jordan has been in animal welfare for 10+ years. He has worked...
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Book review: ‘In the Company of Grace’
Having survived an abusive childhood, a veterinarian finds fulfillment in his work...
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Community Voices: Kay Oliver
At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Kay Oliver...
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Community Voices: Olympica Anderson
At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Olympica A...
See how her dog affected her life
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Navajo Nation residents go the extra mile for pets
Local volunteers play a key role in how Best Friends programs serve dogs, cats, an...
See how pets are receiving veterinary care
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Community Voices: Karyn Swoopes
At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Karyn Swoo...
Read her thoughts about sanctuaries
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Community Voices: Donovan Dodds
At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Donovan Do...
Learn what he feels most valuable in his work
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Community Voices: Lauren Nembhard
At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Lauren Nem...
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Community Voices: Pamela Bryant
At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Pamela Bry...
Read about her beliefs about a community mindset shift
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Community Voices: Skye Oseguera
At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Skye Osegu...
See what she would like in the future of animal welfare
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Community Voices: Shakela Brown
At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Shakela Br...
See how she believes community wisdom play a role in her advocacy
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