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Can you help Mr. Happy?

Can you help Mr. Happy?

Puppy mill dog seeks a special home

We Want Change! Sign Puppy Mill Petition

You can help the dogs in breeding facilities in West Virginia.

The Little Shelter That Could

How the Humane Society of Parkersburg shut down a puppy mill – with a little help from their friends.

Watch a Video Podcast from the Rescue Site

Day one of the rescue was bittersweet

Puppy Mill Dogs Doing Better Than Expected

Dr. Frank McMillan assesses the state of rescued West Virginia dogs

A Room With No View

Rescuer in West Virginia puppy mill bust blogs about the experience.

Best Friends Joins Forces to Save Dogs at Breeding Facility

Groups unite to rescue dogs from West Virginia puppy mill bust!

End of the Line for Puppy Mill in West Virginia

Rescue of 1,000+ dogs and puppies halts production at puppy mill

Sign Up Today for No More Homeless Pets Conference

Early-bird pricing deadline quickly approaching

Wyndham’s ‘Paws and Claws’ Package Benefits Guests, Rescue Group

Wyndham Orange County Takes Pet Programs to Next Level

HBO Real Sports Looks at Horse Reality

Not a pretty picture, but you can help

Puppy Mills on Oprah!

Tune in on Friday, April 4th

Time to Make Valentines...Join DDB for Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week!

Love is...A Day without Chains.

Please Help "Shooter" - Hound Shot in the Head at Tucker County Animal Control

Has rescue waiting; needs funds for medical. "This could be one of the best Christmas presents you give this year"

Women's Shelter Makes Room for Dogs

In violent homes, animals are victims too; concern for pets prevents many women from leaving

Top 10 Reasons Not to Eat Turkeys

Thanksgiving is a time to take stock of our lives and give thanks for all that we have, so why not let the turkeys give thanks too?

‘Old McDonald Had a Farm’ . . . and Now a Web page!

ASPCA announces Brand-New Web Content on Farm Animals; Learn what goes on at factory farms, and how you can become a compassionate consumer

2007 IFAW Animal Action Awards

Congressman Nick Rahall is an honoree

Hundreds of shelter animals saved by Best Friends Network

Hundreds of shelter animals saved by Best Friends Network.

“Miracle Dog” Rescued From Underground Prison in West Virginia

Week long effort saves valued family member

People Across North America will be Lacing Up their Sneakers to Benefit Farm Animals

Farm Sanctuary is hosting North America’s Walk for Farm Animals in September and October. Find out more...

Catster Railroad carries two Manx cats from likely death to a loving home

Jasper and Jillian traveled 21 hours from a high-kill West Virginia shelter, riding in multiple vehicles before arriving in Maine, where their new mom cried tears of joy and then drove them to their forever home with her in New Brunswick, Canada

Wish List for Mason County Animal Shelter: Please Help Now!


Animal Cruelty Dogfighting Is Widespread And In Every Community

Everyone's talking - Learn more here about what You can Do!

"Hottest Places In Hell" Reserved for Pit Bull Dog Fighters Shouts Senator Robert Byrd

"Barbaric," Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., shouted four times in a Senate chamber - "Barbaric!" Watch the Video Here...

Nitro, West Virginia Geese Killed by City Order

Citizens appalled at mass killing of peaceful Canadian geese; suggest humane alternatives

Chained to a Mission: Independence Day for Tethered Pooches

"Chaining herself to a doghouse for 10 hours isn't how Dawn, of Waldorf, Md., envisioned celebrating the Fourth of July weekend."

DDB Unchain the 50.....Momentum is Building!

National event to raise awareness and help for chained dogs; rep still needed for West Virginia

"It's Not Cool to Be Cruel" Campaign


Mason Co. Animal shelter has to reduce # of dogs in their care

Help spread the word.

Horse Cruelty Case Demands Action

We need to reach a lot of people and very fast.

Playing God

If you've ever helped take care of a group of feral cats in your neighborhood, you know that it can be one of life's truly rewarding experiences.

Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Campaign Kicks Off!


C'Mon West Virginia! Participate in the Clay County, WV Rescue/Sponsor Holiday Challenge

This is a detailed plea/challenge to get 23 dogs sponsored and find them indoor homes before the winter.

Feral-Cat Program Working Hard In West Virginia

Save a Kitty Feral-Cat Program, Inc.

Mason County Shelter Going Back to County Control

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Mason County Animal Welfare League will be turning the shelter back over to the County.

Tucker County ACO Rescues Dog From Rooftop

Tucker County Animal Control Officer Minnie Parsons was called at 7:30 am Monday morning about a dog stuck on a house roof who needed help!

Tucker County AC needs help...supplies, volunteers, rescues

I recently visited the Tucker County animal shelter in Parsons, WV.

Alert: Hampshire County, WV - Animals Needing Homes...Hoarding Case

Hampshire County, West Virginia

Tri State Collie Rescue-A Wonderful Organization

Tri State Collie Rescue

Lewis Upshur Animal Control Facility

Located In Buckhannon WV

End of Sessions Legislation Reports

Many humane bills to combat cruelty and improve the lives of animals were signed into law during state legislative sessions in 2005.
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