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People's physical and mental wellness improved by having a dog

Having a dog provides physical and mental health benefits. Consider adopting a companion or volunteering at a local animal shelter.
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New Hampshire: a leading light for no-kill

New Hampshire's no-kill model whose architect was Peter Marsh relies on publicly funded spay/neuter that targets low-income communities.
Julie Castle Blog
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Puppy socialization program includes parrots

The puppy socialization program includes parrots. Pups are introduced to birds to familiarize them with new and different things in the world.
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How do we achieve No More Homeless Pets? Let us count the ways.

This blog series will provide an analysis of successful No More Homeless Pets campaigns and how they work to achieve no-kill in their communities.
Julie Castle Blog
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Surfer Kelly Slater helping dogs in need

Professional surfer Kelly Slater, who has donated to help Best Friends, is helping a beach dog from Puerto Rico and her new-born puppies.
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Childhood dream of having a horse

Woman finally realizes her childhood dream of having a horse when she falls in love with and adopts a horse from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Utah's feral cats meow a sigh of relief and cheer in victory!

Now municipal or community animal control officers in Utah can bypass a holding period before returning cats who are part of a TNR program.
Julie Castle Blog
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Power, profits and puppy mills trump democracy in Missouri

SB 113, a Missouri Senate bill that effectively guts Prop B (Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act), passed the state Senate yesterday.
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The founding of Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society

After attending the How to Start an Animal Sanctuary workshop, two women found Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society in New Jersey.
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Letter to Washoe County Commissioner

Proposed Washoe County code changes cover a range of issues from shelter access to TNR. The recommended changes would greatly help homeless pets.
Julie Castle Blog
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Two outcast pigeons become friends

Two pigeons who were outcast by the rest of the pigeon flock become friends in quarantine at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Location, location, location! Court rules on behalf of protesters.

Best Friends Animal Society secures freedom of speech for the animals in California.
Julie Castle Blog
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Senior dog goes on his first walk

A timid senior dog goes for a walk for the first time ever. His life is now beginning to open up.
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Meet the Flintstones

The Flintstones are Fred and Wilma, two feral dogs, that as part of the Mojave Desert Dog rescue find a new home in Utah.
Julie Castle Blog
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Beating the numbers game

Quick as a bunny, a Las Vegas woman finds that the rabbits she brought home wanted to enlarge their family! Best Friends was there to help her out. February 25, 2011
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We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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