Outreach and Embed Programs Stories

Best Friends works collaboratively with other 501(c)3 animal welfare organizations around the country and supports their work with grants.

The commitment to Save Them All extends beyond the 9-5 workday for many remote Best Friends employees who advocate for animals in their own communities.

We are making progress to educate the public about the plight of pit bulls and change stereotypes about them.

We have made progress in drive to shut down puppy mills, though movement is still a grassroots one that needs your support.

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.

Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners goes after lead vet of nonprofit Alabama Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Amid controversy, California AB 2343, which would have updated te Hayden Act, was tabled.

No-kill programs include many elements, though detractors sometimes make no-kill proponents out to be one-trick ponies.

TNR advocates play Whac-A-Mole with TNR detractors who keep popping up with the same faulty arguments and stats.

West Valley City is on verge of achieving no-kill status, with an 89.7 percent save rate in 2013.

TNR opponents are more interested in preserving status quo than implementing lifesaving programs.

Breed specific legislation is not effective. The focus should be on irresponsible dog owners. Missouri considers this question.

Legislation initiated by Best Friends in Maryland seeks to protect feral stray cat caregivers and their felines.

Julie Castle recaps the American Pets Alive Conference held in Austin, Texas.

California Superior Court of L.A. County issues injunction against Barkworks, accused of sourcing pets from puppy mills.