Sunday, November 22, 2009

Meet Best Friends: Lisa Larkin

Best Friends’ staffer helps break skydiving world record, and does it for a good cause.

Vote for “DogTown” today

The National Geographic Channel series about Best Friends snags a People’s Choice Awards nomination.

At last, a Vicktory dog white wine!

You’ve been ‘barking’ for it, now it’s here.

Forging new and lasting relationships

Best Friends trainers share ideas with other trainers at Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference.

One click could mean $10K for Best Friends

Care2 and Adopt-a-Pet launch America’s Favorite Animal Shelter contest.

Letter from Angel Canyon: Coyotes

Two attacks on dogs by this most ubiquitous of predator calls for some perspective.

A picture paints a thousand words

Photo of Vick dog inspires cartoonist to write novel

Enriching the ‘DogTown’ experience

National Geographic Society releases a companion book to the “DogTown” TV series, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Best Friends.

Big Dog pin memorializes man with a big heart

Hard Rock celebrates the life of one of their own with jewelry to benefit the new Best Friends Puppy Care Center.

Take your best shot

Photo District News and Kodak team up for a fund-raising animal photo contest.

A new name, a new life

Former puppy mill dog thrives in forever home.

Not just another ‘shaggy dog’

Once a shy homeless dog, Sylvie is now a national icon for adoptable animals.

Rufus is ready!

Started at Best Friends and completed at Purr’ n Pooch, Rufus’s training is now complete.

The Watcher

Mejia creates a new medium to promote and document The Kindness Revolution.

Finding a great movie for a great cause

A critically acclaimed search and recommendation engine launches publicly today, October 5, and Best Friends stands to gain from its success.

Beneficiary and destination

North Carolina travel agency includes Best Friends in its philanthropic spring travel package.

Skye’s the limit

Best Friends’ Community Training Partners program finds a heavenly match in SLC-trainer Skye Poitras.

Medium and the message

From national television to the covers of glossy magazines, Best Friends has been leaving its mark on national and international media.

Going whole hog

Best Friends works with VegasPigPets and Nye County, Nevada, officials to regulate breeding and educate the public about the joys of potbellied pigs.

Saving Bay Area pets

San Francisco looks into becoming a no-kill community and Best Friends’ Gregory Castle offers recommendations on how to make it happen.

Get your ‘Phil’ of the Vicktory dogs

Tune in to the “Dr. Phil” television show tomorrow to see the some of Michael Vick’s canine victims, now living and recovering at Best Friends.

From the paranormal to parrots (and bunnies)

Caregiver Michelle Page has provided the voices of cartoon characters and recorded the voices of ghosts, but finds a more lasting calling in the voices of animals.

Thick skin

A white-tailed antelope squirrel endures a horrible injury and lives to tell the tale.

Inspiring people to help animals

Hurry, the deadline is fast approaching to register and receive special reduced early bird pricing for the Best Friends No More Homeless Pets Conference

Product placement for the pups

Students and directors from the Paul Mitchell School and John Paul Pet pay Best Friends a visit.

Thinking outside the box

Our members offer creative ideas to support Best Friends.

As seen on TV

U.S. Presidential Master Chef adopts from Best Friends.

‘Two Bobbies’

The incredible story of a blind cat and a tethered dog who stayed together against all odds during Hurricane Katrina.

Show me the money!

Best Friends launches first fundraising workshop this October and space is still available.