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Opponents of community cat programs: A desperate struggle for relevance

TNR opponents are more interested in preserving status quo than implementing lifes...
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A big Best Friends win for the animals in Utah — the battle rages in Missouri

Breed specific legislation is not effective. The focus should be on irresponsible...
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Good Samaritan bills in Maryland

Legislation initiated by Best Friends in Maryland seeks to protect feral stray cat...
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American Pets Alive!

Julie Castle recaps the American Pets Alive Conference held in Austin, Texas.
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Landmark court injunction big victory for puppies and Best Friends volunteers

California Superior Court of L.A. County issues injunction against Barkworks, accu...
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Is Chicago next to ban the sale of puppy mill pets?

Chicago may be next to put an end to the sale of dogs and cats from puppy mills.
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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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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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A matter of fairness and justice

New ordinance proposed in Orange County, California, would mandate dogs seized fro...
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2014 – The year ahead

We've got some pretty lofty goals set for helping the animals this year, and we kn...
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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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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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Best Friends' feedback on California Sheltering Report

Best Friends sends thoughts on stakeholder group's suggestions to bring California...
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