Adoption
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1.6K300+ Pets Airlifted from El Paso Shelter in Massive Rescue Effort
Last week more than 300 dogs and cats flew by private planes out of a struggling, crowded El Paso, Texas shelter —...
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Garbage Man Saves Dog He Found Inside Dumpster: ‘She Could’ve Gotten Crushed’
A Virginia garbage man was doing his normal Friday morning rounds when he made a heartbreaking discovery. A dog had been abandoned...
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5 Ways to Stop Your Puppy or Kitten From Destroying Your Apartment
There’s no denying puppies and kittens are adorable. They are bundles of love that just want to play, but unfortunately, all that...
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Woman Looking to Adopt a Dog Finds the One She Lost Two Years Prior at the Shelter
Two years after her beloved dog went missing, a Pennsylvania woman decided she was ready to fill her home with the pitter-patter...
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Help a Soldier Give Her Dog the Gift of Freedom This July 4th
Stationed in the Middle East, Army Specialist Taylor has bonded with a dog she found near death, and is on a mission...
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Illinois to Become 5th State to Ban Retail Sale of Puppies, Kittens in Pet Stores
Under a newly passed Senate bill, Illinois may join 4 other states and hundreds of localities across the nation to ban the...
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Very Good Boy Becomes Top Dog as Busch’s ‘Chief Tasting Officer’ for Dog Brew
It’s a real rags-to-riches story! Busch has named their newest executive officer, Ethan, as ‘Chief Tasting Officer’ for the beer brand’s new...
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5 Ways to Help Rescue Dogs When You Can’t Adopt
For most dog lovers, no matter how strong that desire to take home every pup in every animal shelter, it’s simply not...
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Dog Abandoned in Park Bathroom with Suitcase Full of Puppies Tied to Her
A pit bull was abandoned in a bathroom stall at a Tacoma, Washington park with a suitcase full of 11 newborn puppies...
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National Data Doesn’t Show Large Number of Pandemic-Pets Surrendered, Despite Cases Being Reported
Although national data isn’t showing massive numbers of pets being returned to shelters as COVID-restrictions are lifted and people are returning to...
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New York Senate Passes Bill to End Retail Sale of Puppies, Kittens, Rabbits Statewide
Under a newly passed Senate bill, New York may join other states and hundreds of localities across the nation to ban the...
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A Real, Live Superhero! Batman Delivers Lost Dog to Family Hundreds of Miles Away
When a lost dog was found hundreds of miles away from home, a real, live superhero came to the rescue. This was...
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NASCAR driver Alex Bowman and Best Friends Animal Society team up to help local shelters
Alex Bowman, driver of the Ally Financial-sponsored Number 48 Chevrolet Camaro and Best Friends Animal Society are teaming up to improve animal welfare across...
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How to Help a Shelter Dog Stand Out & Find a Forever Home
As a frequent shelter visitor, as well as follower of many on social media, I have seen what amazing things marketing can...
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Los Angeles Animal Shelters Officially Become No-Kill
The city of Los Angeles, California has made its animal shelters no-kill thanks to the efforts of Best Friends Animal Society, the...
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Landmark Pet Store Consumer Protection Bill Passes Colorado House Committee
On Thursday, February 25, HB21-1102, The Consumer Protection for Dog and Cat Purchasers, passed the Colorado House Agriculture, Livestock, & Water Committee,...
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He Saved a Dog’s Life Once, Now a U.S. Soldier Hopes to Save Her Again
While serving overseas, a U.S. soldier stumbled upon several dogs being sold for dogfighting. With just one look at an emaciated, injured...
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Over 200 Dogs Saved From Chinese Slaughterhouses Arriving in U.S. in Search of Forever Homes
China Rescue Dogs, an organization committed to rescuing and saving dogs from China and adopting them into homes in the U.S., is calling on...
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Who Rescued Whom? Shelter Dog Drags New Dad to his Phone During Stroke
A newly adopted dog is being credited with saving the life of her new human dad after he suffered a stroke at...
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The Many Stages of Puppyhood (And How to Handle Each)
Just like babies, puppies go through various stages, from newborn to fully grown. Puppy development is split into various cognitive stages where they...
