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Dangerous Breeds or Dangerous Biases

Dangerous Breeds or Dangerous Biases

Why Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL) Misses the Real Target -- attend Shelton, CT, meeting on Oct. 1

American Soldier Needs Our Help

Ratchet the Iraqi dog adopted by soldier stuck in SNAFU

October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month

Here's what you can do to celebrate!

Why Are We Still Breeding and Buying Pets?

575: A number to remember

Walk for Farm Animals

Talk the Talk? Why not Walk the Walk for Farm Animals?

Join us for Wine and Woofs October 15th in Glastonbury

Best Friends volunteer Katrina Prokop will be hosting a benefit wine tasting on Wednesday, October 15th from 5:30 - 8:00pm to benefit

Research Attributes Lack of HIV/AIDS Vaccine to Use of Chimpanzees

"A return to the use of chimpanzees in AIDS research and vaccine development is without scientific justification," according to a paper released today in the journal Alternatives to Laboratory Animals (ATLA).

The Body Shop Helps Animals by Encouraging Customers to Make Themselves Beautiful

The Body Shop in the US and Canada has partnered with The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) to improve the lives of animals worldwide. They're asking the public to make themselves beautiful through a beautiful act -- signing a petition in support of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare.

Rescue a Chihuahua!

Watch the Best Friends PSA on the Best Friends website or on YouTube!

Much Love 2008 A Benefit For The Connecticut SPCA

Tickets are available to the SPCA's dinner and silent auction.

Release Chimpanzees Video Message now on YouTube!

See the faces of the beautiful beings who inspire this movement

Cruelty to Cats

Two Cases Pending in Connecticut

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

It's up to you New York, New York

Members of a Bronx-based dog-fighting ring are scheduled for a hearing September 8 and animal welfare advocates are asking citizens to come to court or email their thoughts and support to prosecutors in the case.

Keep The Animals From Being Forgotten

Forgotten Angels Sanctuary in Griswold needs your help A.S.A.P.!

A Very Good Dog Has His Day

Smokey’s Day is September 14th in Norwalk, Connecticut.

May 2-3, 2009, Washington, DC: No Kill Conference

Register Today! The No Kill Advocacy Center is teaming up with the Animal Law program at George Washington University Law School to bring together the nation’s most successful shelter directors and the nation’s top animal lawyers. They will show you how to create a No Kill community and teach you how to use the legal system to save the lives of animals.

Mystic Aquarium & Project Oceanology partner for first-ever open-water seal release

Two Rehabilitated Harbor Seal Pups Released Into Fishers Island Sound on August 27

It's Time to Stop Horsing Around

Emancipating Equine Labor from the Carriage Industry

Marco is young, hip, and soooooo cool!

The only thing Marco lacks is a forever home -- but that could change in a cool minute

Got Pet?

The New Haven Animal Shelter is desperate for adoptions!

Help find Parsley the Cat

UPDATE! After 12 days, Parsley has been found ALIVE and WELL!

Pig-headed

Call to action to recommend alternatives to military “live tissue training.”

Shooting Pigs Part of Army Training for Iraq

Controlled Exercise Said to Be Best Possible Training for Field Duty

Northern Wildfire Smoke May Cast Shadow on Arctic Warming

The Arctic may get some temporary relief from global warming if the annual North American wildfire season intensifies, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado and NOAA.

Small Rescue, Big Heart

Help Senior and Handicapped Dogs

Puppies Stolen From Area Shelters

June 26th update: Cameron has been found and is safe!

Good News for Furry Friends in Bridgeport!

New shelter opens its doors.

Program to Help Families Care for Pets During Financial Crisis

HSUS offering grants to shelters and rescue groups to help families keep their pets

Meriden Humane Society Rescues Another 65+ Cats

Please help them help these animals!

No Horse Sense

Kentucky Derby ends in tragedy.

56 Cats and 2 Dogs Removed From New Britain Home

5 year old child also taken into custody.

Thanks to Your Kindness!

Connecticut woman now that much closer to her new companion thanks to you!

Connecticut Breeders’ 43 Dogs Found Living “In Squalor”

State Department of Ag intervenes, breeders surrender dogs

A Major Mistake

Biology students are better served by realistic models than by the sacrifice of animals.

Good News for Connecticut's Rescue Community!

HB 5827 (An Act Concerning Animal Shelters) died in committee.

Wee Helpers offer helping hand for pet parents who need one

Ever wish your arms were longer? For some, having a "longer arm" could mean being able to keep their beloved furry family members

‘What a Selfless Act’

Story of giving restores faith in humanity! Let’s help Jeanne get her new service dog.

Best Friends Ambassadors in the News!

Local media covers adoption event sponsored by Ambassadors.

A Special Place for Connecticut’s Guinea Pigs

How you can help Connecticut's homeless guinea pigs.

Amanda Szajda - St. Bernard Rescuer

For the last year, Amanda Szajda has run a St. Bernard Rescue in Connecticut and Rhode Island, dedicated to finding homes for these gentle giants.

"It's Not Cool to Be Cruel" Campaign


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