Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Host giving her most

Actress Emmanuelle Vaugier throws a party at her home to spread the word about Best Friends. February 9, 2010

Comfort to Cabby

Star of last week’s episode of ‘DogTown,’ Cabby awaits a good home. February 9, 2010

A helping hand

Two $50,000 grants awarded to fund Best Friends’ Chicago Community Training Partners program for the next two years. February 8, 2010

Shelter access

Best Friends offers a position in response to New York legislation inquiries, related to shelter access for rescue groups.

They hit the ground running

Best Friends’ rapid response team helping animals in Haiti. February 5, 2010

Spreading the word of No More Homeless Pets

Best Friends gets mention in O, The Oprah Magazine and the Network reaches 85,000 registered users. February 5, 2010

FLOCK going to trial ...

Feb 11 at Nye County Court in Pahrump, Nevada. February 4, 2010

‘Close Calls’

In this week’s episode of ‘DogTown,’ a shar-pei mix loses his family to the housing foreclosure crisis and finds refuge at Best Friends. February 4, 2010

Kaiser and Sherman

Jeff Popowich learns that another dog may be what is needed to help scared dogs gain confidence in his ‘DogTown’ book essay. February 4, 2010

A promise kept

Pair of dogs adopted from Best Friends following Hurricane Katrina experience a second life-saving rescue after Haiti earthquake. February 3, 2010

Your generosity at work in Haiti

Medical aid and your donated dollars have reached the animals of Haiti in a big way. February 3, 2010

CEO selected

Co-founder and key leader in the animal welfare movement, Gregory Castle named the chief executive officer of Best Friends Animal Society. February 1, 2010

Best Friends heads to Haiti

Best Friends will have a presence on the ground by February 1. January 29, 2010

The impact made

Organizations that received donations through the Double Your Impact Challenge have been putting that money to vital use. January 29, 2010

The journey home

Adopting a special needs dog: one couple's story. January 28, 2010

A dog for your lifestyle

Take your daily routines into consideration when selecting a canine companion, notes Dr. Mike Dix in his ‘DogTown’ book essay. January 28, 2010

‘The Road Home’

A veterinary supervised weight-loss program is just what tubby Tuli needs to become ready for adoption on ‘DogTown,’ this Friday, Jan. 29. January 28, 2010

Dog Savvy

Pit Crew teaches body language and behaviors about dogs of all shapes and sizes. January 27, 2010

Animal help arrives in Haiti

The first shipment of medicine and equipment needed to treat animals was expected to arrive from the Domincan Republic Tuesday. January 27, 2010

Helping Best Friends help animals

Four lucky kitties adopted thanks to the new Best Friends Community Animal Assistance volunteer caseworker program. January 27, 2010

Shaggy the survivor

How one dog’s incredible story has inspired so many. January 26, 2010

Sacramento trailer park cats safe, for now

There' still a great need for donations, foster and permanent homes. January 25, 2010

ARCH team enters Haiti

Rescue plan forthcoming. January 25, 2010

Timely trapping

Thanks to the Four Directions Community Cat Program, Captain Jack Sparrow the visually impaired cat is now off the streets and into a loving home. January 22, 2010

Medium and the message

We’re in The Dog Guide’s top 20 dog websites and making headlines in the news and online. January 22, 2010

A story of survival

‘DogTown’ episode airing Friday, Jan. 22 to feature miracle dog, Shaggy, after his rescue from a life in the wild near the Grand Canyon. January 21, 2010

Barnum and Sadie

There were many lessons to be learned from her first dogs, as Michelle Besmehn recounts in her ‘DogTown’ book essay. January 21, 2010

An 'EZ' way to help community cats

Best Friends provides simple tips, resources for holding pet food drive. January 20, 2010

Haiti: watching and waiting

Check in to learn the latest developments. January 20, 2010

Vote for the animals

Animal Rescue Site, Petfinder.com launch first Shelter+Challenge of 2010. January 18, 2010

Volunteers may be needed for a Haiti response

Best Friends joins Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti. January 19, 2010

Great Lake

Featured on the most recent episode of 'DogTown,' Lake is 'one happy dog,' but still awaits a good home. January 19, 2010

Back from the brink

A devastating accident couldn’t keep former police officer Cindy Froh from doing what she wanted most — helping animals. January 19, 2010

Boy Scout collects pet food for Bountiful, Utah families

Utah Boy Scout organizes a pet food drive, collecting 1,495 pounds of cat and dog food as part of his Eagle Project. January 18, 2010

Haiti alliance

Best Friends joins Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti to help animals in need of assistance following recent earthquake. January 16, 2010

No More Homeless Pets in Utah celebrates 10th anniversary

Ten years of working toward a no-kill state. January 15, 2010

Best Friends on the radio

Join Shelly Kotter, campaign specialist for Focus on Felines, Saturday, January 16 on KBST AM 1490 Texas radio. January 14, 2010

Best Friends monitors need for animal rescue in Haiti

Watch the website for updates. January 14, 2010

Becoming a dog person

Best Friends veterinarian Dr. Patti remembers bringing Bacci the dog into her cat household in her ‘DogTown’ book essay.

Both ends of the behavioral spectrum

This week’s episode of ‘DogTown’ deals with dogs both highly aggressive and extremely shy.

One 'kid' who made a difference

This shining star wrote a book to help manatees and started her own nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of animal welfare.

Adopted!

Vicktory dog Handsome Dan's adoption is now official, since the filming of last week's 'DogTown' episode. January 12, 2010

We are family

Four generations of Lisa Simmon’s family visit and volunteer at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary for a very magical vacation. January 12, 2010

Becoming A Cat Person

From the time I was a child through about age 43 I had dogs...I didn't like cats...didn't want one. January 11, 2010

Pig appeal

Sign the petition to keep a 20-year-old potbellied pig in her home. January 7, 2009

Letter from Angel Canyon: White Pockets

Author finds a riot of rock along a sedate stretch of land. January 7, 2010

More than basic training

Best Friends Chicago Community Training Partner works her magic all over the city. January 8, 2010

Bright Futures

New ‘DogTown’ episode focuses on the happy potential for three Best Friends residents. January 7, 2010

Help urgently needed for trailer park cats

January 15 park closing will leave cats abandoned in Sacramento, California. January 6, 2010

Cherry leads a ‘cherry’ life

Six months after the taping of the National Geographic ’DogTown’ premiere episode, Cherry is almost forever home. January 5, 2010

Saving Sin City's Cats Boot Camp

February 6 in Las Vegas. Sign up today! January 4, 2010

A is for Atticus

In his ‘DogTown’ book essay, Best Friends trainer Pat Whitacre discovers ‘the beautiful truth about dogs.’ December 29, 2009

Lucky landing on the big wheel

Best Friends wins a donation from Hayneedle on Wheel of Fortune. December 29, 2009

Yes, Jethro ... there is a Santa Claus

Jethro’s Journey (as told by Jolynn VanCamp, Director of Second Chance Animal Rescue) December 27, 2009

Share your tales

Cat lovers have new feline forum. December 23, 2009

Thanks a million!

You did it for the animals: $2 million just in time for 2010. December 23, 2009

Jenny’s gift

A deal with a mother dog results in a life saved and lifelong companion for Sherry Woodard, per her ‘DogTown’ book essay. December 23, 2009

Blue Christmas

Tips on how to deal with “Anniversary Reaction” during the holiday season. December 22, 2009

A gift idea that gives to the animals

Actress Autumn Reeser encourages friends and fans to choose the gift of sponsoring a Best Friends animal. December 22, 2009

Infamous Spikey Doo

“DogTown” star John Garcia reminisces about the special dog whose lessons helped lead him to his career at Best Friends. December 18, 2009

Saving community cats

More and more, communities are discovering the benefits of TNR. December 17, 2009

From puppy mills to forever homes

Dogs rescued from puppy mills as part of the Pup My Ride transport find themselves home for the Holidays. December 16, 2009

The art of perception

Salt Lake City gallery features Cyrus Mejia’s ‘Pits and Perception’ exhibit. December 15, 2009

Twice as nice

Best Friends Million Dollar Match campaign off to great start. December 15, 2009

Judge’s ruling bad for community cats

TNR a solution, not a deterrent, to curbing community cat overpopulation. December 14, 2009

When Tim met Lucy

Actor Timothy Omundson had every reason in the world not to adopt Lucy, but none to withstand what he and his family really wanted. December 11, 2009

Medium and the message

Volunteers share their experiences with the animals at Best Friends - and find out how else we’re making the headlines. December 9, 2009

A new year, a new season of ‘DogTown’

Season premiere to revisit Vicktory dogs. December 9, 2009

Zero’s reprieve

Best Friends’ Community Training Partners program helps dog remain with his family. December 7, 2009

America’s Favorite Animal Shelter contest is heating up

Help move Best Friends into the top spot and win $10,000 for the animals. December 4, 2009

A million dollar opportunity

Generous donors to match up to $1 million in contributions. December 2, 2009

Reading to animals from coast to coast

Best Friends’ ‘I Read to Animals’ program travels to New York City. November 25, 2009

Choosing the right cause

Upon learning about Best Friends, actor Emmanuelle Vaugier wasted little time before visiting our sanctuary. November 24, 2009

Meet Best Friends: Lisa Larkin

Best Friends’ staffer helps break skydiving world record, and does it for a good cause. November 18, 2009

Vote for “DogTown” today

The National Geographic Channel series about Best Friends snags a People’s Choice Awards nomination. November 16, 2009

At last, a Vicktory dog white wine!

You’ve been ‘barking’ for it, now it’s here. November 12, 2009

Forging new and lasting relationships

Best Friends trainers share ideas with other trainers at Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference. November 6, 2009

One click could mean $10K for Best Friends

Care2 and Adopt-a-Pet launch America’s Favorite Animal Shelter contest. November 5, 2009

Letter from Angel Canyon: Coyotes

Two attacks on dogs by this most ubiquitous of predator calls for some perspective. November 4, 2009

A picture paints a thousand words

Photo of Vick dog inspires cartoonist to write novel. October 29, 2009

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. October 28, 2009

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. October 20, 2009

Take your best shot

Photo District News and Kodak team up for a fund-raising animal photo contest. October 15, 2009

A new name, a new life

Former puppy mill dog thrives in forever home. October 14, 2009

Not just another ‘shaggy dog’

Once a shy homeless dog, Sylvie is now a national icon for adoptable animals. October 8, 2009

Rufus is ready!

Started at Best Friends and completed at Purr’ n Pooch, Rufus’s training is now complete. October 7, 2009

The Watcher

Mejia creates a new medium to promote and document The Kindness Revolution. October 6, 2009

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. October 5, 2009

Beneficiary and destination

North Carolina travel agency includes Best Friends in its philanthropic spring travel package. October 2, 2009

Skye’s the limit

Best Friends’ Community Training Partners program finds a heavenly match in SLC-trainer Skye Poitras. October 2, 2009

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. September 30, 2009

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. September 17, 2009

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. September 16, 2009

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. September 15, 2009

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. September 14, 2009

Thick skin

A white-tailed antelope squirrel endures a horrible injury and lives to tell the tale. September 14, 2009

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. September 9, 2009

Product placement for the pups

Students and directors from the Paul Mitchell School and John Paul Pet pay Best Friends a visit. September 9, 2009

Thinking outside the box

Our members offer creative ideas to support Best Friends. September 8, 2009

As seen on TV

U.S. Presidential Master Chef adopts from Best Friends. September 1, 2009

‘Two Bobbies’

The incredible story of a blind cat and a tethered dog who stayed together against all odds during Hurricane Katrina. August 28, 2009

Show me the money!

Best Friends launches first fundraising workshop this October and space is still available. August 26, 2009