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TNR: Eliminating the whack-a-mole factor
Opponents continue to fight against TNR, even though it is the only humane way to control populations of feral and stray cats.
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It’s time to Strut Your Mutt and raise money to save lives
Get strutting! Your participation in our annual dog walk in 12 cities around the nation offers fundraising opportunities for…
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Best Friends SoCal shelter transport program comes to an end
Thanks to other transport partners in L.A. County, Best Friends' Pup My Ride program set to retire, so resources can be…
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On puppy mills and presidents
Animal advocacy hits the campaign trail, as presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes a stance on puppy mills, indicating the…
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The guy in the dog suit: Part II
The canine DNA test results are in for Teddy, a mixed-breed dog of previously unknown ancestry, who was rescued following…
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Ten years later: Reflections on Hurricane Katrina
A decade after Hurricane Katrina, Francis reflects on how the storm united animal lovers around a shared ideal that the lives of…
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Full-circle win in Beverly Hills
Victory in Beverly Hills, where Best Friends' work against puppy mills first began, after recent passage of retail pet sales…
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Who’s the guy in the dog suit? A DNA test will finally reveal the truth!
As part of our commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a DNA panel is being run on rescued dog Teddy. Guess…
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Puppy parties: The latest in prime-time support of puppy mills
Disappointment proves to be an understatement after a 'Today' show segment endorses a puppy renting and selling…
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Utah’s best-kept secret
Thanks to a Utah Office of Tourism grant, Best Friends is launching a national marketing campaign to promote visiting the…
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2015 Best Friends National Conference
After an uplifting time learning and networking, National Conference attendees are now ready to grow the number of no-kill…
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Grand jury’s refusal to prosecute: A lack of compassion for cats
Be a voice for Tiger and all cats. Request that Kristen Lindsey's veterinary license be revoked by the Texas Board of…
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Save the kittens, Save Them All
Be a part of opening a kitten nursery to help save an additional 4,400 lives and work toward a no-kill Los Angeles.
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The Fourth of July dilemma
Keep your pets happy and safe this Independence Day and consider adopting during our "Celebrate Freedom" campaign.
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Sin no more: Las Vegas announces plan to take city to no-kill
After city’s rough animal welfare history, nonprofit group The Animal Foundation commits to making Las Vegas’ municipal shelter…
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