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Governor Targets California Shelter Animals Again

Governor Targets California Shelter Animals Again

Help Fight the Proposed Shortened Shelter Holding Period

Mercury Rising

Dogs abandoned in Mojave Desert play a deadly game of “hide-n-seek” with rescuers as temperatures soar to 105 degrees

Trio of Animal Cruelty Bills Up For Vote Tuesday, June 30

Your Support for AB 241, AB 242 and AB 243 Is Needed Today!

Egg Laying Hen Welfare Act Needs Your Support

Your Phone Calls Can Help California Farm Animals Today

Feral Cats in Desperate Need

Residents afraid of losing homes are killing stray cats

Saving Feral Cats - 75 at a time!

A cat's best friend

Hop on In to Adopt-A-Thon for Bunnies

Bunny Bunch Staging Event in Montclair This Sat.

Fosters Desperately Needed for Dogs and Puppies in Orange County

If you've thought about fostering but haven't taken the plunge yet, now is the time! Fosters are desperately needed for highly adoptable dogs.

Grassroots Solutions For California Animals Threatened By Budget Crisis

No More Homeless Pets Can’t Be Legislated – Or Un-Legislated

Feral Cat Caretaker Faces Jail in Beverly Hills

Cat colony in danger as city prosecutes humane behavior

Let's Put Dairy Tail Docking Behind Us

Update 6/26/09: Your support is needed as SB 135 moves to Assembly Ag Committee

California Puppy Mill Bill Urgently Needs Your Support

Responsible Breeders Act Set for June 23rd Senate Hearing

At-Risk Animals Still Need Help in San Fernando Valley

Update: 15 Dogs and Over 40 Cats Still Need Foster Homes, Transport

Becoming a Voice for the Voiceless

Southern California horse rescue group gives abandoned and neglected horses a second chance at life

Best Friends Member a Finalist in San Francisco Contest for Community Efforts

Director of St. Francis Animal Protection Society Up for Online award representing San Francisco Giants

Jasmine Blue's Tails of the Dog Park

The haunting eyes of throwaway dogs

Hospice Care for Animals Seminar July 31st - August 2nd

If you are interested in learning more about Hospice Care for animals, Spirits in Transition will be offering seminars on coping with and providing hospice care for your animal companion.

Loren’s Great Adventure

California writer and pit bull on cross-country mission to raise awareness for shelter dogs

International Day Of Action For Elephants In Zoos - Saturday June 20

Uniting the world to end elephant suffering in zoos

Stanislaus County supervisors back spay-neuter clinic

Pet overpopulation plagues many communities around the United States. Stanislaus County is no stranger to the problem.

Desert Dogs in Danger

Canines trying to overcome abysmal past now face two ominous threats: scorching heat and possible seizure by local authorities

Feral Cats Get Snipped

Contra Costa Group Works to Reduce Feral Population

KOWABUNGA!

First annual SurfinPaws Dog Jam is slated for July in Huntington Beach, CA

Insurance Agent Loves Dogs!

Southern California insurance agent specializes in homeowners and renters insurance for dog owners

June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month

What better way to start the summer off right than saving the life of a shelter cat!! If you've been thinking about adopting a cat but haven't done it yet, now is the perfect time.

L.A. Press Conference for Zoo Elephant Awareness

Please attend this Wednesday 6/10/09 on behalf of Billy the Elephant at L.A. Zoo

Reaching out to Feral Cats in California’s San Fernando Valley

Outreach program aims to keep cats out of shelter

A Summer of Giving

Health supplements on the way to help shelter and rescue dogs in southern California

Summer Fun can be a Season of terror for pets…

Fireworks and even Thunderstorms can be a terrifying time for some pets.

Two Women Convicted of Animal Abuse in Mojave, CA

Hundreds of animals in desperate need of help

Best Friends Staffer Honored by L.A. County Supervisors

Robin Harmon Recognized for work with Baldwin Park Shelter and Pup My Ride.

Help Stop Pet Store Sales of Puppy Mill Dogs!

We need your help to expand Best Friends' efforts to stop the sale of dogs from irresponsible breeders!

Incredible Dog Challenge

Purina sponsors Western Regional dog competition at Del Mar Fairgrounds June 12th and 13th

Raffle to Benefit Injured Dog

Riverside Humane Society Steps Up to Help Noah Recover from Gunshot Wounds

Horse Sanctuary Turns 30

The Wild Horse Sanctuary near Shingletown, California will mark its thirtieth anniversary rescuing wild horses and burros on Saturday, August 15th with an open house.

Farm Sanctuary Saves Neglected Goat

Victim of California cruelty case gets a second chance

Animal Acres - Country Hoe Down - Ya'All Come Now !!!

Country Hoe Down

New TNR Outreach Program In San Fernando Valley

Wanted: Volunteers to be part of this exciting project!

Progress on the Puppy Mill Bill!

Responsible Breeders Act Moves Forward To California Senate

Garland Rescue Ranch: An Oasis of Hope

Palmdale Sanctuary Needs Help But Turns None Away

At-Risk Animals Still Need Help in San Fernando Valley

Update May 27: 100 Dogs and Cats Still Need Foster Homes, Transport

Sacramento Takes Steps to Help Homeless Pets

People and animals benefit from partnerships after ‘Tent City’ was featured on ‘Oprah’

Can You Give Me A Ride?

Merced County Animals in Dire Need of Transport

Hang 20 For A Great Cause

The 4th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition

Lost!

Alone In Riverside

Poker Trail Ride to Benefit Rescue Horses

San Diego equine groups host fundraiser this week-end to help neglected and abused horses

Egg-Laying Hen Welfare Act Needs Your Support

One Phone Call Can Help California Farm Animals Today

Let's Put Dairy Tail Docking Behind Us

Your support is needed to keep SB 135 moving through Senate

Anti-Cruelty Bills Up For Vote May 13, 2009

Your Calls of Support Needed Before Wednesday!

Ruff Ride for Animals

Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center to Benefit from May 30 Event

Protecting Your Pets in an Emergency

Proactive steps to keep your family members safe

Hoofin' It Across America

One woman from Colorado hopes to make a big impact on the current equine crisis

Stanislaus County Considers Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

Your support can make the difference for pets in need

Senate Appropriations Committee Hears SB 250

Spay neuter mandates on the docket

The “Dog Whisperer” Exposes Puppy Mill Horrors

A special episode of the “Dog Whisperer” uncovers the truth behind puppy mills

Man’s Best Friend vs. Mountain Lion

Hoagy Hailed As Hero By His Guardians After Attack

Service Dogs Appear in the Courtroom

Service dogs help kids testify in court.

Golf Fore the Animals

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L.A. Pet Festival Brings the Fun

Crowds behaved, and so did the people!

Feds Restore Protections to Endangered Species & Their Habitats

Salazar and Locke Restore Scientific Consultations under the Endangered Species Act to Protect Species and their Habitats

Senate Committee To Review Tail Docking Bill

SB 135 Needs Your Support TODAY!

Another One Bites the Dust!

Hats off to Puppies ‘n Guppies in Tustin-they are no longer selling puppies from breeders!

Top Pet Ailments

A Brea California based pet insurance company has revealed that most common pet ailments are similar in nature to human's.

Saving Simone

Victim of violence depends on the kindness of strangers

California Puppy Mill Bill Needs Your Support

Responsible Breeders Act Set for April 28th Hearing

A Spay to Remember

Ribbon snip commemorates 25,000th sterilization surgery at FixNation

Los Angeles Cat Spay-Neuter Clinic Commemorates 25,000th Fix

FixNation-Catnippers clinic celebration on March 26

Trio of Animal Cruelty Bills Up For Vote April 14th

Your Support for AB 241, AB 242 and AB 243 Is Needed Today!

Ashley Hope Fund Helping California’s Pets

One person making a difference for animals facing medical emergencies

Senate Committee To Review Ban On Tail Docking Bill

SB 135 Needs Your Support Now

New Baby Titi Monkey Born at Santa Barbara Zoo

Pablo and Marguerite, two Bolivian gray titi monkeys at the Santa Barbara Zoo, became proud first-time parents on March 5.

A Spay to Remember

Ribbon snip commemorates 25,000th sterilization surgery at FixNation

Update on California Puppy Mill Bill

Responsible Breeders Act Set for April 14th Hearing

Spring Means Busy Season for the Baby Care Unit

Wildlife hospital provides haven for injured and orphaned baby animals

Two States Unite to Save Two Cats

A California organization rescues two cats from a Louisiana shelter

Crossing Borders to Help Tijuana Animals

California Volunteers Help End Inhumane Euthanasia

DogsInDanger.com Raises Shelter Awareness

In a nation of dog lovers, why is it that shelters intended to provide animals with a second chance at life are instead being forced to euthanize them?

South Lake Tahoe Bans Retail Sale of Cats and Dogs

New Law Effective May 5, 2009!

California Stop Scheduled for this Year’s Tour for Life

Coming to Los Angeles March 29th at Venice Beach Windward Plaza from 10am-4pm. Sponsored by the City of LA Department of Animal Services.

Humane Society Silicon Valley 'Thinks Outside the Cage'

Regional Animal Community Center to celebrate Open House on Saturday, March 28, 2009

500 Plus Cats Living in California Colony

Two selfless volunteers working to make a difference and control colony population with TNR

Celebrate 25,000 with FixNation, Catnippers and Best Friends Animal Society!

CONGRATULATIONS FIXNATION ON YOUR 25,000th SPAY/NEUTER!!

Sale for Tails

Fashion model Erin Wasson to host high-end garage sale in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 21 to benefit Best Friends

Tax Break Proposed for California Animal Adopters

Timely new bill would allow adoption fee deduction

Must See TV

Dogtown premiere is this Friday, March 20

Raising Funds for Rocky

Local rescue asks for help with abused dog’s medical expenses

L.A. Department of Animal Services Ends Free Spay/Neuter Program Amid Budget Cuts

The L.A.

LA Pet Store Embraces Humane Model

Grand Opening of Woof Worx features animal shelter rescued pups

Free At Last!

After 3 years, hoarders dogs are officially “sprung” from shelters

Kitten Season is Here and Fosters Desperately Needed for Baby Bottle Kittens!

Los Angeles Animal Services will provide you with the food, vet visits, training and information you need to be successful.

Art Exhibit of an "animalkind" in San Diego

Meet artist Cyrus Mejia at the Artist’s Reception on March 21

Lily and Friends Stand Up For Billy in Hollywood

A night of comedy and kudos to honor L.A.’s big-hearted heroes

Cal State Long Beach Students Win Right to Maintain Feral Colony

Cats back in school after official club approved

Equine Therapy Helps to Build Teens' Self-Esteem

San Diego based equestrienne launches “Team Esteem” to help troubled youth

Shafter Shelter Saves Again

Rescued American Pit Bull Terrier Adopted!

Starving and Neglected: Potbelly Pigs Rescued

Potbelly pigs in need of your help!

Save the Date and Save the Sea Lions

California Wildlife Center hosts its Spring Open House

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Bemis Dogs Update

Thanks to local rescuers and fosters, most of the Bemis dogs are in loving homes, but several still need your help

Update: Bluebell Ready for Her Forever Home

The young Pit Bull dragged behind her owner’s pickup on her way to be put down at animal shelter is now ready for her forever home!

American Airlines offers Abandoned Dog a Free Ride Home

Dog left stranded in Omaha following the death of his owner will be heading home to California Wednesday afternoon

L.A. County On The Path To Becoming A Puppy-Mill-Free Community

Board of Supervisors Voted Unanimously To Review Regulations To Keep Unethical Breeders At Bay.

Statewide Call to Action on Puppy Mills

Responsible Breeders Act headed for hearing in Sacramento

Sacramento Spay Day A 'Spay-tacular' Success

1,000 cats and dogs fixed on one day thanks to the Sacramento Area Animal Coaltion

Hoarder's Dogs Rescued, Need Foster or Forever Homes

An animal rescue group is looking to place half a dozen Pit Bulls that were seized from hoarder’s home in Walnut

Dog Licensing Enforcers Unleashed in Long Beach

Door-to-door campaign encourages compliance

First Rescued Pets Store Replaces Pets of Bel Air

Woof Worx offers adoption options in place of puppy mill dogs

Merced County Animal Shelter Closing; Animals Need Help

Fosters, rescue groups, transports needed for animals left behind

Puppy-Store-Free-OC to Launch March 7

New Campaign Aims to End Puppy Mill Animal Sales at Barkworks

Hello, Dolly!

Tiny rescued dog displays a big heart

San Diego Welcomes Adorable Adoptables

Adorable Adoptables from Best Friends Animal Society will be coming to San Diego this weekend in search of forever homes!

Spring Adoption Set for April

Fun for Friends, Family April 26 in L.A.

Every Day is Tag Day

American Humane urges all pet owners to tag or microchip their pets

“Spay Day” Celebrates Tenth Year by Spaying/Neutering 1,000 Pets

Despite recession, Sacramento area vets and shelters will donate more than $200,000 worth of services to pet owners in need

Kindness Pays with the "Be Kind to Animals" Kid Contest

American Humane launches 95th Annual “Be Kind to Animals Week” kid contest

Save the Date: Network Garage Sale Set

Save the Date: Aug. 8 has been set as a nationwide Network Garage sale date to raise funds for animal welfare! See the link

North Tahoe Vet A True Hometown Hero

Emergency Work, Spay/Neuter and Rescue Keeps Bree Montana Busy

California Citizens Lobby for the Humane Treatment of Animals

Bills on puppy/cat mills, dog fighting, animal-abuse-penalties outlined

Food and Agriculture Committee Delivers Dairy Cattle Bill

Senator Strives For “Happy Cows” with Tail Docking Legislation

Animal Behavior College Launches Program to Save Shelter Dogs’ Lives

From Dog Trainers to Dog Rescuers: Professional Dog Trainers Turn Focus to Saving Shelter Dogs

San Nicolas Island: Feral Cat Trapping Update

Results in very few cats, lots of foxes have been caught.

Buddy’s Buddies Share Their Story

Team effort still working to find loving dog his forever home

Cast of "Dogtown" Proclaim "I'm Tired of Animal Abuse"

Vicktory dogs’ human co-stars make a statement with trendy bracelets

“The Business of Saving Lives”

California based Helen Woodward Animal Center welcomes shelter workers from Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United States for training

Calling All Rescue Groups

Kern County Animal Shelter sends out urgent plea for assistance from rescue groups

Circus Back in the Spotlight for Elephant Abuse Charges

Federal Trial Against Ringling Brothers Resumes on Capitol Hill

New ADOPT Poster by World Famous Artist

Adopt-A-Pet.com unveils new poster by Shepard Fairey to help increase awareness for shelter pets

Dean Koontz: Master Writer, Dog-Lover Embraces Animal Welfare Causes

Family dog Trixie influenced writing

Veterinary Tax Proposal: Voice Your Opinion

Call Gov. Schwarzenegger today and vote against the tax increase.

Two Canine Programs in Northern California are Geared Towards Making Communities Safer and More Humane

Low cost dog training and free Pit Bull spay/neutering available in Sonoma County, as reported in

Feline vermin control technicians available

Need a mouser?

Trapping, Neutering and Reuniting

FixNation Volunteer Returns a Microchipped Cat Lost for Three Months

DenverKillsDogs.com Takes Aim at Breed-Specific Legislation

Southern California group launches nationwide campaign in Denver to eliminate BSL

What Do Cats Need to Survive in Busy Shelters?

Ask Susan Cosby - she knows

AVMA revises policy on ear cropping and tail docking

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board voted to strengthen association policy on two practices common in certain breeds of dogs—ear cropping and tail docking.

Veterinary Tax Would Treat Pets Like Products

9% sales tax on pet care still under consideration

Pet Cancer Awareness Month Important to Pet Guardians

Treatment not painful to pets and can extend full lives

The USDA and Puppy Mills

A Crash Course

'Give the Gift' This Holiday Season

Hate to shop but love to find that perfect holiday gift?

South Lake Tahoe Passes Ordinance Against Selling Puppy Mill Dogs

Passed Tuesday, now details to be worked out

Ratchet is Flying the Friendly Skies

Iraqi dog is coming home to be with his soldier and savior

Why Are We Still Breeding and Buying Pets?

575: A number to remember

Puppies Aren't Products Campaign Seeks Volunteers


“All Roads Lead Home”: A New Film About Giving All Living Creatures A Chance

Coming out on DVD on Tuesday, January 13

Homeless Shelter in Hollywood Now Accepts Companion Animals

Thanks to PAWS/LA and The PetCo. Foundation, homelessness doesn't mean giving up your companion animal.

Nearly Half of Americans Won't Flee Without Fido

National Survey From American Humane Shows Public Reluctant to Evacuate Without Their Companions; Hurricane Gustav Pet Evacuation Efforts Confirm Survey Results

California Enacts Pet Abandonment Law

Bill makes property owners responsible for pet welfare

You Told the L.A. Times Where to Go!

And they went to Best Friends! Check out the super write up!

Pup My Ride: Shuttle Service for Small Dogs Leads to New Homes

Semi-Monthly Effort with Humane Society of Utah Fills Need in Salt Lake City

"It's Not Cool to Be Cruel" Campaign


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