No-Kill 2025 Stories

Breed specific legislation is not effective. The focus should be on irresponsible dog owners. Missouri considers this question.

Julie Castle recaps the American Pets Alive Conference held in Austin, Texas.

Thirty years ago, ground was broken on what would become largest no-kill sanctuary in U.S., Best Friends HQ, and launch pad for no-kill movement.

Host of 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi, Russia's killing of stray dogs was unfortunate and brutal.

Launched in 2012, NKLA has resulted in cutting the killing of animals in Los Angeles shelters by half.

Many state's legislatures are in session right now. Some of them are considering banning breed discrimination. Take action today.

A blanket policy that bans or restricts pitbulls or any breed of dog makes zero sense. Here's why.

The past 12 months have been a time of lifesaving progress for Best Friends and the animals.

We at Best Friends wish you the happiest of holidays and thank you for helping us to Save Them All.

Tis the season for giving gifts, as long the gift is not a pet … or so the Adoption Grinch would have us believe.

Former Mike Vick fighting dog victim Georgia has died. She taught us about the capacity of a dog to forgive and thrive. She will forever be in our hearts.

Nala Cat, Tuna, Lil Bub and Ginny help us spread the word about the joys of pet adoption.

We at Best Friends wish you a happy Thanksgiving and encourage you to enjoy a meatless holiday meal.

Tell your adoption success story for a chance to win a $100,000 grant for your organization.

Best Friends' call to action clearly states our mission: to end the killing of shelter animals.