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Program to Help Families Care for Pets During Financial Crisis

Program to Help Families Care for Pets During Financial Crisis

The Humane Society of the United States has launched a grant program for shelters and rescue groups that will help keep families and pets together during tough financial times.

American Soldier Needs Our Help

Ratchet the Iraqi dog adopted by soldier stuck in SNAFU

Why Are We Still Breeding and Buying Pets?

575: A number to remember

Beverly Hills Chihuahua: Are you bracing yourself for the movie’s release?

Like the movies “101 Dalmatians” and “Beethoven” before it, the release of “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” has animal welfare organizations concerned that Chihuahuas will be the next victims of our trend-crazed and impulse-purchase culture—even more than they already are.

Spring Meadow Farms holds Pig Corraling Event despite PETA request to desist

Spring Meadow Farms owner Stan Dabkowski staged his first pig corralling contest as promised, despite protests from an animal-rights group and warnings from Baltimore County animal-control officials that the event might violate county law.

NEW INITIATIVE UNLEASHES THE POWER OF PAWS™

Effort Brings Together a Variety of Pet Partners to Educate Consumers about the Pet/Human Bond and Encourage Pets and Pet Parents to Get Active, Reduce Stress and Live Healthier Together

Anti Tethering Ordinance Hearing

Frederick County meeting on Sept 23 at 7:00 PM

Victory in Pennsylvania!

Puppy Mill bills pass in the House—now they go to the Senate – sign the petition now!

Sign the Petition to change the laws in West Virginia

Dear Governor Manchin,

Crofton Counselor helps grieving pet owners

Pamela Spear is a certified grief counselor who counsels mourning pet owners.

Rescuer in Rainsville, AL desperately needs assistance!

Carrol has dedicated the last 10 years or so to caring for and rescuing neglected, abused and homeless cats and dogs and now needs help in placing these animals.

Reminder: Dogtown returns to Nat Geo this Friday - Sept. 5th at 9:00 PM

Special episode goes behind the scenes of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary as former fighting dogs rescued from Vick's property learn to curb aggressive behavior and live peacefully with humans and other dogs.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in the Boston Globe!

Utah sanctuary lets you care for those rescued

Sign Up Today for No More Homeless Pets Conference

Early-bird pricing deadline quickly approaching

WORLD ANIMAL DAY 2008

Once a year on October 4th, the entire world comes together to celebrate our relationship with all animals.

Animal Rights groups favor anti-chaining measure

As posted recently in the Frederick News Post, animal activists are hoping a new Frederick County law could protect dogs from the elements and loneliness of being chained for extensive periods of time.

Shooting Pigs Part of Army Training for Iraq

Controlled Exercise Said to Be Best Possible Training for Field Duty...

Interested in helping animals in disaster?

You may be surprised to learn that becoming a member of the Best Friends Rapid Response team requires very specific training, and disaster responses are strictly managed by authorities in charge of each situation.

Help Cat Critters Animal Rescue to help families in need!

Cat Critters is currently raising funds for their second chance fund which provides resources to low-income families and senior citizens to assist with their vet care and food for their furry companions.

Humane Society offers reward in Emmitsburg dog death case

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward for information that leads to a conviction in the shooting death of a dog that an Emmitsburg couple rescued from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, according to a press release from the Washington, D.C.-based animal protection organization.

Marines to be Punished for Puppy Toss in Iraq

Two marines are to be disciplined for the despicable act of tossing a puppy off a cliff while serving in Iraq.

Meet Stitch!

People from across the country network to help this little pup.

Update: Caleb STILL Needs a FOREVER Home!

Poor Caleb is still looking for his forever home - can you help?

Vega Wants to be Your Lap Dog *Update*

One of the dogs rescued by Best Friends from a war zone in Lebanon needs a new home.

Pit Bull Angel and Hero Needs a Home!

Sweet and loving 'Monkey' survived an attack and 2 surgeries, with his big smile and loving heart intact...now he needs a home!

"It's Not Cool to Be Cruel" Campaign


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