Saturday, November 7, 2009

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.

The medium and the message

Best Friends co-founder Silva Battista was just honored for her service – and find out how else we’re in the headlines.

‘A Lawyer’s Guide to Dangerous Dog Issues’

New American Bar Association book features chapter co-authored by Best Friends’ Ledy Vankavage.

How one city shelter turned itself around

With a little help from its friends, Enoch’s save rate climbs to almost 95 percent.

Can't get enough 'DogTown'?

Nat Geo 'DogTown' season three DVD set, companion book, and computer game set for release in October.

And the winners are…

Best Friends summer raffle drawing a smashing success.

Fandom funding

Help support Best Friends by becoming a fan of ‘I’m Tired of…’ on Facebook.

The power of a coalition

The Phoenix Animal Care Coalition succeeds in bringing shelters and rescues together to save lives

Register now for an early-bird discount!

Join the animal movement trendsetters at the 2009 No More Homeless Pets Conference this October.

Best Friends’ animals win!

Thanks to you, Best Friends has won the $20,000 first place grant in The Animal Rescue Site’s Shelter+ Challenge contest.

Here comes the judge

Once a judge, Colleen has turned her attention and love to the animals at Best Friends.

“Underdog railroad”

PBS documentary “Fifteen Legs” examines animal transport and lauds the intention behind it.

Best Friends national director of Project Safe Humane receives AVMA award

Cynthia Bathurst is honored with prestigious 2009 Humane Award.

A heaping of help

A record number of volunteers for the first half of 2009 is helping keep the sanctuary running strong.

Letter from Angel Canyon: Roadrunner

Best Friends writer Ted Brewer finds peculiarity, paradox, and unsettling similarities in one of our sanctuary residents.

Get certified!

Earn a certificate from The University of Utah for attending the Best Friends ‘How to Start an Animal Sanctuary Workshop.’

A driving force

In honor of Best Friends’ 25th anniversary, Andersen Racing Team will sport our logo on its cars.

Sizzling!

Red Hot’ author, Devin O’Branagan’s latest raffle is to benefit Best Friends animals again.

Philanthropic puppies

A streaming live video featuring some foster pups helps raise awareness and earn funds for animal organizations, including Best Friends.

FIV cats score forever homes thanks to two Chicagoans who say, 'So what?'

Research and love pays off for two cats cats with feline immunodeficiency virus.

The medium and the message

Current media articles and stories about Best Friends.

An artist’s paradise

Artists turn Best Friends animals into artwork.

Good to the last dog

Silver Bean Coffee launches Best Friends Blend to raise money for the animals.

Pele: A dog who loves a good read

Best Friends takes reading program to kids at libraries.

Is it Christmas already?

Inspired by a picture book, toy drives benefit the animals at Best Friends and shelters across the U.S.

Going batty

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conducts bat study at the sanctuary.

Best Friends ad to be featured in Oprah Magazine

Ad highlights Puppies Aren’t Products campaign, bringing the message to adopt, not shop, to millions.

HSUS, Maddie’s Fund team up to promote shelter adoptions

Best Friends campaigns aim to keep pets out of shelters

The medium and the message

A brief look at Best Friends stories that appear in local and national media.

"The Office" visit

Loyal longtime member brings a new fan to Best Friends.

Best Case Scenario

Songstress Neko Case spreads the Best Friends word during Salt Lake performance.

Today Chicago, tomorrow the nation

Best Friends sponsors ground-breaking study to determine and assess the needs of companion animals in Chicago.

Stately recognition

Utah Gov. Huntsman declares July 19-25 ‘Best Friends Week.’

Season finale!

Two rescued puppy mill dogs find health and happiness at Best Friends and a long time resident gets a new lease on life in this latest episode of 'DogTown.' Tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Fast and free

Greyhound Gathering celebrates its 10th year with gusto!

Raising the bar on horse care

The Equine Lameness Prevention Organization strives to bring a high level of professional and ethical conduct to hoof care

Improving the image of pit bulls: ‘America’s Dog’

‘Pits and Perception’ exhibit by Best Friends Cyrus Mejia showcased in New York.

The resiliency of dogs

With love, care and training, Vicktory dogs thrive at Best Friends and you can see them featured on National Geographic Channel’s ‘DogTown.’

Loretta Swit: life informs art

Artist, actress, designer and animal activist are one under the sun

Boon to the breed

Over the past year and a half, the Vicktory dogs have made incredible strides in healing themselves and enhancing the reputation of their breed.

Doggedness

This week’s episode of ‘DogTown’ is a study in endurance and patience.

Mazeltov from the animals!

Young woman gives her bat mitzvah monetary gifts to Best Friends, with a pledge to serve animals.

What are you tired of?

Siblings spin recycled tires into bracelets proclaiming “I’m Tired of Animal Cruelty” to raise money for Best Friends.

Letter from Angel Canyon: Archaeology

Hike the Vermillion Cliffs with the author and discover the ancient and the mysterious writ in the rock.

Fairy tales can come true

Follow the 'DogTown' tales of five hard luck canines to their happy-ever-after endings.

Easing the burden

Best Friends takes five friendly dogs from a nearby, recently turned no-kill Utah animal shelter. Now Nessie, Pilot, Grady, Gretta and Laney have new leases on life.

A fitting memorial

Hard Rock Cafe honors former employee and helps Best Friends in a tribute to his love for animals.

Sweepstakes for dogs’ sake

Win a trip to Best Friends and help the stars of ‘DogTown’ change a dog’s life.

Paying it forward

A soldier’s sister visits Best Friends and remembers his incredible kindness to the two Iraqi dogs he rescued.

‘Hot Lips’ at Best Friends!

Artist and actress Loretta Swit exhibits her paintings at Best Friends.

Shades of grey

Greyhounds descend upon Kanab on May 15.

One very happy dog

Puppy mill survivor thrives in forever home in West Virginia.

Friends in need

It’s Best Friends to the rescue in “DogTown” episode.

Friends across the miles

People helping animals from afar through My Best Friend program.

The trip of a lifetime

Youth leaders of Safe Humane Chicago recount their Best Friends experience.

Marsupial magnetism

Opossums Felix and Oscar draw the crowds in at a recent Earth Day celebration outside Zion National Park.

Pet Airways

A friendly way to fly your pet

Red-emption

The love of a paralyzed dog helps his person recover.

A fighting chance

This week’s “DogTown” episode showcases three dogs with very different behavioral problems.

An exchange of ideas

Safe Humane Chicago youth leaders and Best Friends humane educators swap teaching techniques.

The second time around

Back by popular demand, this week Best Friends’ dog trainer and manager John Garcia is making his second appearance on “The Ellen Show.”

A victory for canine victims of violence

Best Friends and other groups join forces to save ‘America’s dog’

The right-now plan

Former architectural conservator, Barbara Weider couldn’t wait for her five-year plan to take effect.

Hope without borders

This Friday’s ‘DogTown’ episode focuses on a shy refugee, a traumatized hurricane survivor and an incontinent senior.

Spring break at Best Friends

Safe Humane Chicago inner city youth leaders spend their vacation time working, learning.

Groundbreaking news for puppies

Leading-edge Puppy Care Center will be all about puppies.

Eau de turkey vulture

Wild Friends saves a turkey vulture caught in a defunct zoo’s bear pen.

Paul Eckhoff

Friends, family pay tribute to one of the original Best Friends founders who passed away recently at age 72.

Hugo, I go, we all go to DogTown

The latest DogTown episode follows two very different street dogs from Ethiopia, a retriever whose paw was mangled in a coyote trap, and Hugo, who badly bit a family member.

Vegas winners

Inspired by Best Friends, two women pull together groups for an entertaining adoption festival—Las Vegas style.

Letter from Angel Canyon

Glide with the author through the crystal fields near Bryce Canyon, Utah.