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BREAKING: Utah governor signs Best Friends BDL preemption bill

Utah governor signs HB 97, prohibiting any local government in the state from enac...
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Kings and queens for a night

Sleepovers give cats like Romeo a chance to soak up some extra love...
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Never too late for a second chance

After life as a shelter dog, spunky senior comes to Best Friends....
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NKUT launches: Final stretch to take entire state of Utah no-kill

Best Friends launches No-Kill Utah (NKUT), the final push to take entire state of ...
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Sugar’s sweet salvation

Kitten nursery saves the most at-risk....
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Volunteer turns passion into action

Turning her lifelong passion for animals into action, Jenn Yandrisevits volunteers...
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Underdogs helped by 'adoption agent' foster program

Underdogs - shelter animals who are having a difficult time finding an adoptive ho...
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Saving lives in Utah's second-largest city

West Valley City is on verge of achieving no-kill status, with an 89.7 percent sav...
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Chicago bans the sale of dogs and cats

Chicago, Illinois, bans the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, a...
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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...
Julie Castle Blog
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Overweight rabbit diet and exercise plan

Bunny who is overweight is put on a healthy diet that cuts out high-calorie foods ...
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Overcoming pit bull terrier stereotypes

One student's visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary helps change his mind ab...
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Mammoth donkey gets creative physical therapy

Mammoth donkey (a big breed of donkey) receives physical therapy to recover from s...
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Proactive animal legislation

Best Friends staff work to ensure laws are passed that are proactive and positive ...
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Backstory of new Best Friends Animal Clinic

The new Best Friends Clinic is a worthwhile landmark for our 30th anniversary and ...
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