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Help for Atlanta area’s stray cats

The stray and feral cats of Cobb County, just outside Atlanta, Georgia, are receiv...
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Sharing the love with Valentine's Day images of pets

Happy Valentine's Day animal and pet photos help you celebrate February 14th....
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My story: New York volunteer Peter Vega

Former officer with the New York Police Department Peter Vega volunteers to help d...
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New numbers reveal great progress being made toward no-kill

Our current research indicates 5,500 dogs and cats are being killed (euthanized) i...
Julie Castle Blog
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Cat friends: Papa Perry pays it forward

One cat, a former stray, befriends a reluctant cat who doesn't allow people t...
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From a life in a fighting ring to a happy dog adoption story

Rescued from a dog fighting ring, Margo the pit bull goes on to be adopted into a ...
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Inspirational puppy is one of a kind

Inspirational puppy with birth defects -- crooked nose, overbite, and fused joints...
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USDA removes online database critical to animal welfare work

The USDA online database has been taken down. This was an Invaluable tool to resea...
Julie Castle Blog
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Pet promotions save lives

Bring Joy national pet adoption promotion exceeds expectations, with over 11,000 c...
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Give Love for a happy Valentine’s Day

Through Valentine's Day, adopt a dog or cat for only $14. Learn more about th...
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Foster a pet, even if it’s just for a weekend

Dog fostering program at Best Friends in Los Angeles helps staff learn more about ...
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Senior goat celebrates wonderful new home

A very special senior goat animal, with special needs (she's got arthritis an...
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New Year’s Eve tabby cat adoption

Woman finds the perfect cat to adopt from Best Friends at PetSmart in Harlem on Ne...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Tracey Lacka

After sponsoring various animals at Best Friends, Tracey Lacka, from Toronto, Onta...
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Cats for hire

A program at Best Friends in Los Angeles is putting cats who might not otherwise b...
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