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Host giving her most
Actress Emmanuelle Vaugier throws a party at her home to spread the word about Best Friends. February 9, 2010
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Comfort to Cabby
Star of last week’s episode of ‘DogTown,’ Cabby awaits a good home. February 9, 2010
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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
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Shelter access
Best Friends offers a position in response to New York legislation inquiries, related to shelter access for rescue groups.
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They hit the ground running
Best Friends’ rapid response team helping animals in Haiti. February 5, 2010
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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
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FLOCK going to trial ...
Feb 11 at Nye County Court in Pahrump, Nevada. February 4, 2010
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Best Friends heads to Haiti
Best Friends will have a presence on the ground by February 1. January 29, 2010
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The impact made
Organizations that received donations through the Double Your Impact Challenge have been putting that money to vital use. January 29, 2010
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The journey home
Adopting a special needs dog: one couple's story. January 28, 2010
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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
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‘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
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Dog Savvy
Pit Crew teaches body language and behaviors about dogs of all shapes and sizes. January 27, 2010
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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
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Helping Best Friends help animals
Four lucky kitties adopted thanks to the new Best Friends Community Animal Assistance volunteer caseworker program. January 27, 2010
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Shaggy the survivor
How one dog’s incredible story has inspired so many. January 26, 2010
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Sacramento trailer park cats safe, for now
There' still a great need for donations, foster and permanent homes. January 25, 2010
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ARCH team enters Haiti
Rescue plan forthcoming. January 25, 2010
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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
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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
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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
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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
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An 'EZ' way to help community cats
Best Friends provides simple tips, resources for holding pet food drive. January 20, 2010
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Haiti: watching and waiting
Check in to learn the latest developments. January 20, 2010
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Vote for the animals
Animal Rescue Site, Petfinder.com launch first Shelter+Challenge of 2010. January 18, 2010
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Volunteers may be needed for a Haiti response
Best Friends joins Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti. January 19, 2010
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Great Lake
Featured on the most recent episode of 'DogTown,' Lake is 'one happy dog,' but still awaits a good home. January 19, 2010
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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
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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
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Haiti alliance
Best Friends joins Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti to help animals in need of assistance following recent earthquake. January 16, 2010
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No More Homeless Pets in Utah celebrates 10th anniversary
Ten years of working toward a no-kill state. January 15, 2010
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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
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Best Friends monitors need for animal rescue in Haiti
Watch the website for updates. January 14, 2010
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Becoming a dog person
Best Friends veterinarian Dr. Patti remembers bringing Bacci the dog into her cat household in her ‘DogTown’ book essay.
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Both ends of the behavioral spectrum
This week’s episode of ‘DogTown’ deals with dogs both highly aggressive and extremely shy.
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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.
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Adopted!
Vicktory dog Handsome Dan's adoption is now official, since the filming of last week's 'DogTown' episode. January 12, 2010
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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
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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
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Pig appeal
Sign the petition to keep a 20-year-old potbellied pig in her home. January 7, 2009
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Letter from Angel Canyon: White Pockets
Author finds a riot of rock along a sedate stretch of land. January 7, 2010
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More than basic training
Best Friends Chicago Community Training Partner works her magic all over the city. January 8, 2010
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Bright Futures
New ‘DogTown’ episode focuses on the happy potential for three Best Friends residents. January 7, 2010
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Help urgently needed for trailer park cats
January 15 park closing will leave cats abandoned in Sacramento, California. January 6, 2010
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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
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Saving Sin City's Cats Boot Camp
February 6 in Las Vegas. Sign up today! January 4, 2010
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A is for Atticus
In his ‘DogTown’ book essay, Best Friends trainer Pat Whitacre discovers ‘the beautiful truth about dogs.’ December 29, 2009
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Lucky landing on the big wheel
Best Friends wins a donation from Hayneedle on Wheel of Fortune. December 29, 2009
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Yes, Jethro ... there is a Santa Claus
Jethro’s Journey (as told by Jolynn VanCamp, Director of Second Chance Animal Rescue) December 27, 2009
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Share your tales
Cat lovers have new feline forum. December 23, 2009
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Thanks a million!
You did it for the animals: $2 million just in time for 2010. December 23, 2009
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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
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Blue Christmas
Tips on how to deal with “Anniversary Reaction” during the holiday season. December 22, 2009
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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
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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
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Saving community cats
More and more, communities are discovering the benefits of TNR. December 17, 2009
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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
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The art of perception
Salt Lake City gallery features Cyrus Mejia’s ‘Pits and Perception’ exhibit. December 15, 2009
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Twice as nice
Best Friends Million Dollar Match campaign off to great start. December 15, 2009
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Judge’s ruling bad for community cats
TNR a solution, not a deterrent, to curbing community cat overpopulation. December 14, 2009
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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
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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
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A new year, a new season of ‘DogTown’
Season premiere to revisit Vicktory dogs. December 9, 2009
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Zero’s reprieve
Best Friends’ Community Training Partners program helps dog remain with his family. December 7, 2009
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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
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A million dollar opportunity
Generous donors to match up to $1 million in contributions. December 2, 2009
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Reading to animals from coast to coast
Best Friends’ ‘I Read to Animals’ program travels to New York City. November 25, 2009
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Choosing the right cause
Upon learning about Best Friends, actor Emmanuelle Vaugier wasted little time before visiting our sanctuary. November 24, 2009
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Meet Best Friends: Lisa Larkin
Best Friends’ staffer helps break skydiving world record, and does it for a good cause. November 18, 2009
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Vote for “DogTown” today
The National Geographic Channel series about Best Friends snags a People’s Choice Awards nomination. November 16, 2009
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At last, a Vicktory dog white wine!
You’ve been ‘barking’ for it, now it’s here. November 12, 2009
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Forging new and lasting relationships
Best Friends trainers share ideas with other trainers at Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference. November 6, 2009
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One click could mean $10K for Best Friends
Care2 and Adopt-a-Pet launch America’s Favorite Animal Shelter contest. November 5, 2009
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Letter from Angel Canyon: Coyotes
Two attacks on dogs by this most ubiquitous of predator calls for some perspective. November 4, 2009
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A picture paints a thousand words
Photo of Vick dog inspires cartoonist to write novel. October 29, 2009
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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
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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
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Take your best shot
Photo District News and Kodak team up for a fund-raising animal photo contest. October 15, 2009
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A new name, a new life
Former puppy mill dog thrives in forever home. October 14, 2009
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Not just another ‘shaggy dog’
Once a shy homeless dog, Sylvie is now a national icon for adoptable animals. October 8, 2009
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Rufus is ready!
Started at Best Friends and completed at Purr’ n Pooch, Rufus’s training is now complete. October 7, 2009
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The Watcher
Mejia creates a new medium to promote and document The Kindness Revolution. October 6, 2009
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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
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Beneficiary and destination
North Carolina travel agency includes Best Friends in its philanthropic spring travel package. October 2, 2009
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Skye’s the limit
Best Friends’ Community Training Partners program finds a heavenly match in SLC-trainer Skye Poitras. October 2, 2009
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thick skin
A white-tailed antelope squirrel endures a horrible injury and lives to tell the tale. September 14, 2009
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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
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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
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Thinking outside the box
Our members offer creative ideas to support Best Friends. September 8, 2009
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As seen on TV
U.S. Presidential Master Chef adopts from Best Friends. September 1, 2009
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‘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
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Show me the money!
Best Friends launches first fundraising workshop this October and space is still available. August 26, 2009
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