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From frightened dog to lifesaving blood donor dog

Scared dog overcomes his fear to become a champion -- regularly donating blood to ...
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Social cat rules the visitor center

Tabby, who prefers to be an only cat, loves humans and finds her niche greeting pe...
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Who should you believe — some reporter or your lying eyes?

Many people, including animal shelter workers, don't score well when asked to...
Julie Castle Blog
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Pets and veterans: Saving each other

Former stray German shepherd who ended up in the shelter goes on to become a worki...
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An innovative approach to dog behavior modification

With Best Friends grant funding, Sammy's Hope, a New Jersey animal rescue, im...
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Cat attitude adjustment

A tabby cat, who ended up in a shelter, was unhappy. It took time for this anxious...
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New incentive program hopes to boost participation in national database program

Maddie's Fund is offering $1,000 for shelter and rescue groups to join Shelte...
Julie Castle Blog
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Petcam shows shy dog’s true colors

A dogcam catches one frightened dog's true personality when he thinks no one ...
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What’s happening in Oklahoma is not OK for the animals

Re House Bill 2250, residents encouraged to take action against legislation that w...
Julie Castle Blog
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Best Friends National Conference volunteer extraordinaire

By volunteering at the Best Friends conference, one volunteer finds important ways...
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What’s the best way to help a horse prone to equine choke?

Feeding a horse like he is elderly can help control equine choke in horses. Learn ...
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SeaWorld: Not feeling the love

Growing success of the no-kill movement and recent news from SeaWorld further prov...
Julie Castle Blog
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New kitten nurseries opening in Los Angeles

With more neonatal kitten nurseries, Best Friends and NKLA Coalition partners aim ...
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Former street dog unleashes her silly side

Once a completely unsocialized and very scared dog living on the streets, Lava lea...
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Page, Arizona, is small, isolated and also a no-kill community

Northern Arizona town animal shelter in Page, Arizona, celebrates a full year of n...
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