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Mass TNR project outside Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia

Trap neuter return (TNR) program fixes nearly 60 feral and stray cats outside low-rent apartment complexes near Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia.
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Police shootings of dogs: A disturbing trend

Stories of dogs being shot by police are all too common. The ethic that informs police policy needs to be rethought.
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Taking cats for stroller rides

Cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary enjoy stroller rides, which provide great enrichment, entertainment and mental stimulation.
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Virtual Strut Your Mutt

Strut Across America is the virtual version of Strut Your Mutt, a fundraising dog walk for shelters and rescues.
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New and improved area for pigs at the Sanctuary

Renovation of Marshall's Piggy Paradise is complete, making area more functional and welcoming for pigs at Best Friends. Read about the improvements.
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The no-kill deniers

Once again, PETA takes the opportunity to defend their killing of shelter pets and bash the no-kill movement.
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2,500th cat sleepover

Couple hosts 2,500th Best Friends Animal Sanctuary cat sleepover. They also volunteer with Furrever Friends in New Jersey.
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Helping a reactive black Labrador retriever mix

Humane Society of Blue Ridge gets help from Best Friends and Cold Nose College with a black Labrador retriever who was reactive towards other dogs.
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San Diego to pass humane pet store ordinance

Second-largest city in California is poised to ban the sale of commercially-bred dogs and cats in pet stores.
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A tale of two baby jack rabbits

Two young jack rabbits come to the Sanctuary for help and healing after some rough experiences in life.
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Missouri 500, a rescue to remember

Over 400 dogs, mostly pitbulls, were rescued from a multi-state dog-fighting ring dubbed the Missouri 500.
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Adventures of a raven fledgling

A wild fledgling raven bird fell from his nest, but is rescued, fed a varied omnivore diet and rehabilitated, and released.
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New Salt Lake center advances statewide push to no-kill

Best Friends Pet Adoption Center grand opening in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City is tomorrow.
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Jumpy and ‘mouthy’ dog gets centered

Dog has behavioral issues due to her energy - mainly jumping and mouthing. She receives training to learn how to be calmer and well-mannered.
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National Hockey League player visits the Sanctuary

NHL player David Backes of the St. Louis Blues and his wife Kelly visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah for their anniversary.
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We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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