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Gentle June

Epileptic dog shows how sweet and spunky she can be.
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Audubon disappoints: position reversal

Despite his recent op-ed describing how to poison cats, Ted Williams is reinstated by the Audubon Society as a paid writer.
Julie Castle Blog
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Special-needs pets adoption promotion

Special-needs pets adoption promotion highlights animals with medical (e.g., FeLV cats) and physical (aka, "handi-capable") challenges.
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Tripod triumph

Three-legged pets show resilience and strength.
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Florida Community Cat Act clears first hurdle in style

Florida House Bill 1121, which would be a win for feral cats, clears the first hurdle. Your support is needed today.
Julie Castle Blog
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Five reasons not to buy a bunny for Easter

Getting a pet rabbit should be done with all the care, forethought and preparation you would employ in bringing home any new family member.
Julie Castle Blog
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Three big wins for pit bull terriers

With your help, three victories against pit bull terrier breed discrimination in Florida, New Orleans and Rhode Island are realized.
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Hiking with cats

Hiking cats get a breath of fresh air and some exercise.
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Yin and yang dogs

Two shy dogs, a Lab mix and cattle dog mix, support one another and balance each other perfectly.
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More killing is never the answer

Best Friends' and other groups' shared goal of reducing outdoor cat populations should be basis for rational discussion.
Julie Castle Blog
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Albuquerque community cat program is saving feral and stray cats

Best Friends is given a grant from PetSmart Charities to partner with the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department to implement trap/neuter/return (TNR).
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“Some pig”

Cherry, a petite pig, is a special gal with a big heart.
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A gold-star animal volunteer

Russ Stenfors is a Best Friends volunteer who works mainly with dogs and horses. He's an excellent help to the animals and very dependable.
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Vicktory dog reunion

Six dogs rescued from the NFL player Michael Vick's dogfighting bust gather at the Sanctuary to celebrate how much progress they've made.
Julie Castle Blog
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San Antonio TNR program for community cats

Best Friends partners with San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) to save community cats (ferals and strays) with trap/neuter/return (TNR).
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