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Community-Supported Sheltering Stories
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Foster caregivers team up to save orphaned kittens
Sometimes it takes a village to save lives, and a team of foster caregivers did just that when a family of kittens landed at the Sanctuary.
Meet the cutest dragons ever
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How individuals drive change in animal welfare
The collective power of individual action is helping to save more pets’ lives and bring the whole country to no-kill.
Every action contributes
Best Friends Magazine
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Save rate skyrockets at a West Virginia animal shelter
With an increase in the number of dogs and cats saved from 38% to 83%, Harrison County Animal Control Services moves closer to no-kill.
Working with the community
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No-kill 101: Keeping pets at home and out of shelters
Understand why your local animal shelter might ask you to make an appointment — and how it’s different from turning away pets in need.
Vital programs that prioritize lifesaving
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New programs help save more dogs and cats in Nebraska
Best Friends and Nebraska Humane Society are working together on programs and strategies at the shelter that have had a profound impact on lifesaving.
They now hope to be a guiding light to other organizations
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Intern makes lasting impact for Brownsville pets
Through her shelter marketing internship with Best Friends, Jazmin is helping homeless pets, raising awareness, and setting herself up for future success.
Residents encouraged to get involved
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Tennessee animal shelter’s rapid turnaround
Rhea County Animal Shelter’s save rate hit the no-kill threshold four months in a row, enabling a Best Friends embed assignment to end three months early.
Embed program offers a solid foundation
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Public support is the answer to Los Angeles Animal Services' crisis
Angelenos are a largely untapped reservoir of support for shelter pets.
Urge Los Angeles Animal Services to engage the public
Julie Castle Blog
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A community unites for the good of its pets and people
With support from Best Friends, the city of Roswell, New Mexico, is reviewing how it manages animal services by making changes to send more animals home.
Embed program making a difference
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No-kill in Sevier County: A big win for dogs and cats
Shelby Jackman made it her mission to bring her rural county shelter in Utah to no-kill when she became manager.
Establishing a network for lifesaving
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Shelter converts crematorium to dog, cat healing area
The removal of an obsolete crematorium symbolizes Animal Rescue League of Berks County’s renewed focus on saving the lives of more dogs and cats.
Their no-kill philosophy is firmly in place
Best Friends Magazine
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Helping people care for their pets in difficult times
With support from Best Friends, a neighborhood program in Georgia is making it possible for more pets to stay with people who love them.
Neighborhood Pet Support program to the rescue
Best Friends Magazine
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Changing life for pets and people in west Texas
With funds from the Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grant, Fix West Texas offers lifechanging assistance to the community’s pets and their people.
Read how they embrace their community
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Texas animal shelter gets creative to keep pets at home
San Angelo Animal Services and Best Friends collaborate on lifesaving programs to reduce the number of pets entering the shelter.
Offering good programs and a good attitude
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Amazing progress at Brownsville animal shelter
With guidance from Best Friends, a Texas shelter dramatically increased the number of pets saved in six months, despite a midstream distemper outbreak.
Read how things have improved
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