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180 cats saved when New Jersey farm forecloses

Woman became sick and was facing foreclosure. The 180 cats on her New Jersey farm were in a dire situation. Volunteers come to the rescue.
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Steps for introducing two dogs

The first step to introduce two dogs successfully is to understand canine body language. Next, follow these steps to ensure a great first meeting.
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Want to help Save Them All? Talk to 10 friends today.

Share your passion for Best Friends and saving lives, and turn your friends into supporters just like you, by recruiting others to Save Them All.
Julie Castle Blog
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Overlooked shelter cat enjoying life again

Overlooked diabetic black shelter cat was not feeling his best, but he receives medical treatment and is now enjoying life again.
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Volunteer from Hamburg, Germany, shares a gift from the heart

Volunteer from Hamburg, Germany, who works for Expedia, Inc. donates her time and raises money to help Sanctuary animals.
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Spay and neuter grants for Los Angeles rescue groups

Best Friends Animal Society will give out more than $918,000 in grants to rescue groups to spay or neuter and find homes for dogs and cats.
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The absurdity (and tragedy) of breed-discriminatory laws

After her pit bull terrier saves her from an abusive boyfriend, woman is forced to rehome her dog because of a breed-discriminatory law.
Julie Castle Blog
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Dog enrichment equals happiness

Various enrichment activities are incorporated to make the lives of dogs at Best Friends more enjoyable and happier.
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Cat convert

Self-described dog person discovers a new love.
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Badges? We don’t need no stinking badges.

When Best Friends came on the animal welfare scene in 1984, we were seen as kooky, but gradually our no-kill message spread and our reputation improved.
Julie Castle Blog
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Cats transported to Oregon to be adopted

The Cat Adoption Team in Oregon puts out a call to rescue groups to send their healthy, adoptable cats to them since they have open cages.
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Calico cat gets a job

Calico cat, who is 15 years old, has some health challenges, and is missing her front claws and all her teeth, is the perfect office helper.
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Border collie puppy with bowed back legs

Border collie puppy with bowed back legs receives physical therapy and splints to strengthen his muscles and hold his feet in the right position.
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Puppy rescued from a ditch behind a gas station

Puppy, who was starving and had severe mange, is rescued from a ditch behind a gas station. She receives medical treatment, TLC, and is adopted.
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Box game keeps a bored dog engaged

A bored dog is entertained and stimulated with a simple box game. Enrichment play can help a dog get exercise and have an enjoyable time.
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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