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NKLA on target to exceed 2012 goal
No-Kill Los Angeles has already met its 2012 goal in reducing shelter deaths and is pushing the envelope even further.
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Giving thanks this Thanksgiving
We have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving Day, including the animals we devote our time and energy toward helping. Have a…
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More good news about bad laws against pit bulls
Join us to combat dog breed discrimination in Massachusetts. Read about how a pit bull type dogs are being unfairly targeted in…
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National Animal Shelter Check-In Day and more on Sandy relief work
Join Best Friends for National Animal Shelter Check-In Day and our ongoing work to help the animal organizations in need after…
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Best Friends leads effort in L.A. to ban sale of dogs, cats, rabbits
Best Friends leads the effort as L.A. City Council approves ordinance that bans the retail sale of dogs, cat and rabbits.
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Atlantic City boardwalk cats thumb noses at Sandy and TNR alarmists
Feral cats who live along the Atlantic City boardwalk weathered Hurricane Sandy just fine.
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Life-changing weekend of the year
Video shows highlights from 2012 No More Homeless Pets Conference.
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At long last, pet sales on the way out in L.A.
Breaking news: Los Angeles City Council approves ordinance banning retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits.
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No longer failing cats — In honor of National Feral Cat Day
In honor of National Feral Cat Day, we celebrate how TNR has taken a huge leap forward in Albuquerque.
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Andrea the cat inspires an entire community to go no-kill
After two unsuccessful attempts to kill Andrea the cat, West Valley City decides it's time to go no-kill.
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Last chance to find YOUR inspiration in Vegas (yes, you read that right)
Last chance to register for the 2012 No More Homeless Pets Conference and save money!
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Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!
Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More…
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California Governor Brown signs wildlife-friendly SB 1221 and pet-friendly SB 1229 into law
Two animal-friendly pieces of legislation -- SB 1221 and SB 1229 -- are signed into law in California. Kudos to all involved.
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Los Angeles and Salt Lake headline the first weekend of Strut Your Mutt 2012
Strut Your Mutt events in L.A. and SLC last Saturday were huge success. SYM events this Saturday will likely push total amount…
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Strut Your Mutt empowers lifesaving across the country
2012 Strut Your Mutt goal: Raise $1 million for homeless pets.
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