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How the war on cats is spurred on by deliberate misinformation
With the help of the Best Friends Cat Advocacy Team, we have put together this piece that factchecks the claims made by the…
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Diggy dodges breed ban, but unjust law still needs to be overturned
Dan Tillery, who adopted a dog named Diggy suspected of being a pitbull in Michigan town that discriminates based on breed, wins…
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The real war on cats
A new book called 'Cat Wars' supports the killing of stray and feral cats with a rationale based on bad data.
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Best Friends commits $100,000 to Louisiana flood relief
Best Friends works with local No More Homeless Pets Network partner groups and volunteers and gives out grants to help animals…
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New Best Friends effort set to launch in Atlanta, Georgia
Best Friends-Atlanta is set to launch in October 2016, working with area No More Homeless Pets Network partners to save shelter…
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California governor signs bill to save dogs seized in fight ring busts
Thanks to recent legislation, dogs seized from dogfighting cases in California now have a chance at new lives.
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2016 Best Friends National Conference is almost underway
Best Friends 2016 Conference in SLC, Utah, at the Salt Palace Convention Center offers inspiration, networking and learning…
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A farewell to Tug, the Vicktory dog
Tug, one of the dogs rescued as part of the Michael Vick dog fighting case, dies. He will be sorely missed by the many who knew…
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Viral adoption story highlights absurdity of breed discrimination
Tillery adoption of pit bull mix dog highlights problems with breed discrimination. We're working to change BDL legislation…
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2016 Best Friends National Conference comes home to Utah
This year's Best Friends conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, offers attendees tips and tricks on saving even more animal…
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It’s time for the Best Friends All-Staff Week
Best Friends employees come to the Sanctuary, the heart of the organization, to renew their commitment to Save Them All.
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Obama’s words for the no-kill movement
Recent Obama presidential speech addresses the need for compromise with those with whom we disagree, a lesson that applies to…
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Best Friends earns Harris Poll EquiTrend honors for third time in six years
Our message of working together to save animals resonates with the public and aids in Best Friends' Animal Welfare Nonprofit…
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week, we offer our most sincere thanks to all the passionate volunteers who work so hard for the…
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Million Cat Challenge half way to ambitious goal
The Million Cat Challenge campaign has encouraged shelters to sign up to save more cats. The challenge is celebrating 500,000…
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