December 11, 2012
Meet Groucho and adoptable American Staff mix.  He’s got eyebrows lol

Meet Groucho and adoptable American Staff mix. 

He’s got eyebrows lol

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November 21, 2012

From tomorrow to Monday all adoptions at Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Mission Hills, CA are 50% off. Pictured are some of their great adoptable senior dogs. 

(Source: facebook.com)

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November 19, 2012
Rescued Michael Vick Dogs Reunited 5 Years Later  Photo by Mark Rogers For the full story on the reunion, see here

Rescued Michael Vick Dogs Reunited 5 Years Later 

Photo by Mark Rogers

For the full story on the reunion, see here

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Filed under: Pit Bulls Vicktory Dogs best friends animal society Pitbulls 
October 25, 2012
At long last, pet sales on the way out in L.A. BY GREGORY CASTLE It’s a great day for animals in the city of Los Angeles! On Wednesday of this week, the Los Angeles City Council (by a vote of 12-2) approved an ordinance that bans the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in the city. With only a formality remaining before the ordinance becomes law, Los Angeles will become the largest community in the United States to enact legislation that puts an end to the flow of animals to pet stores from puppy mills, the large commercial breeding farms that supply pet stores. Read on here

At long last, pet sales on the way out in L.A.

BY GREGORY CASTLE

It’s a great day for animals in the city of Los Angeles! On Wednesday of this week, the Los Angeles City Council (by a vote of 12-2) approved an ordinance that bans the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in the city.

With only a formality remaining before the ordinance becomes law, Los Angeles will become the largest community in the United States to enact legislation that puts an end to the flow of animals to pet stores from puppy mills, the large commercial breeding farms that supply pet stores.

Read on here

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Filed under: los angeles best friends animal society puppy mills puppy mill puppies dogs pets cute animals animal rights animal welfare pet store pet stores california adopt animal abuse cats kittens bunnies rabbits L.A. rescue 
August 18, 2012
Pet-sale bans waxing, puppy mills waning By Denise LeBeau As people become more enlightened about the horrors of the puppy mill industry and their retail interface (pet stores), communities across the country are responding by implementing pet-sale bans. These ordinances generally prohibit the sale of dogs and cats supplied by commercial breeding facilities (i.e., puppy mills). They do not prohibit use of the space to make shelter or rescue pets available. For the full article please visit here. 

Pet-sale bans waxing, puppy mills waning

By Denise LeBeau

As people become more enlightened about the horrors of the puppy mill industry and their retail interface (pet stores), communities across the country are responding by implementing pet-sale bans. These ordinances generally prohibit the sale of dogs and cats supplied by commercial breeding facilities (i.e., puppy mills). They do not prohibit use of the space to make shelter or rescue pets available.

For the full article please visit here. 

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Filed under: Puppy Mills animal abuse animal welfare Animal Rights best friends animal society dogs puppies pet store 
August 17, 2012
“On August 6th, the House of Delegates of the ABA [American Bar Association] passed a resolution that calls for breed-neutral dangerous dog laws that focus on the behavior of dog owners and their pets rather than breed, breed types, or breed appearance as basis for laws intended to protect the public from dangerous dogs.” Full story. The dog pictured is Yuma, an adoptable American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer mix. 

“On August 6th, the House of Delegates of the ABA [American Bar Association] passed a resolution that calls for breed-neutral dangerous dog laws that focus on the behavior of dog owners and their pets rather than breed, breed types, or breed appearance as basis for laws intended to protect the public from dangerous dogs.”

Full story.

The dog pictured is Yuma, an adoptable American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer mix. 


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July 18, 2012
Meet Ibis! An adoptable Shepherd/Heeler mix puppy. 

Meet Ibis! An adoptable Shepherd/Heeler mix puppy. 

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Filed under: Adopt Adoptable Best friends animal sanctuary Cute Heeler Rescue Utah adorable australian cattle dog best friends animal society german shepherd mix puppy signal boost 
July 18, 2012

Meet Sadie!

NAME: Sadie 
BIRTHDATE: September 2008 
BREED: English Bulldog/Boxer mix 
I LOVE: to lounge around the yard or house, and be near my human family. 
I GET ALONG WITH: most mellow, large male dogs, and children 8 years and older. 
I WOULD RATHER NOT: live with small dogs, cats, or very young children. I have lots of energy when I’m in a playful mood, and it may be a bit too much for a young child to appreciate! 
I NEED: a home with lots of human affection and companionship; I love having people around! 
WHAT MY FOSTER MOM LOVES ABOUT ME: Sadie is incredibly affectionate and I love having her around! She is strong, and does pull on leash a little bit, but that is easy to train and correct. She enjoys playing with my dog (a large, mellow male Lab mix), and she definitely seeks out my love and attention. Sadie has a very sweet personality, and I’m sure you’ll see it and fall in love!

To view a video of Sadie in her foster home, click here: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKuR1ZZ49HM 

Please contact the Adoption Coordinators (utahadoptions@bestfriends.org, (801) 577-5616 for more information about this pet. !

All adoptions include: spay, neuter, vaccinations and microchip. Interested in adopting this pet? Follow this link to fill out our on-line application: Adopt me!

(Source: utahpets.org)

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July 13, 2012

Meet Donovan and Flapjack, two adoptable dogs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. 

For more information on adopting either Donovan or Flapjack, please e-mail dogadoptions@bestfriends.org. All photos by Molly Wald. 

(Source: facebook.com)

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May 11, 2012
Change the future for a beautiful black dog or cat “Last year’s Back in Black adoption promotion helped find homes for more than 900 black dogs and cats nationwide. And this year, with your help, we hope even more deserving pets will find homes. Black dogs and cats make wonderful companions. But they’re often overlooked for adoption. So Back in Black is all about encouraging people to give them a second look — and a second chance. Adopt Today! Find a local Back in Black event near you and show your support for our Network partners. Check out more than 200 gorgeous black dogs, cats and rabbits available for adoption right here at the Sanctuary. During Back in Black 2 this May, adoption fees for all Best Friends black dogs, cats and rabbits will be waived! Learn how to adopt today. You can be a real-life hero to a homeless pet. Change the future for one lucky animal by adopting a black dog or cat during the special Back in Black event! Together we can bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets®.”

Change the future for a beautiful black dog or cat

“Last year’s Back in Black adoption promotion helped find homes for more than 900 black dogs and cats nationwide. And this year, with your help, we hope even more deserving pets will find homes. Black dogs and cats make wonderful companions. But they’re often overlooked for adoption. So Back in Black is all about encouraging people to give them a second look — and a second chance.

Adopt Today!

  • Find a local Back in Black event near you and show your support for our Network partners.
  • Check out more than 200 gorgeous black dogs, cats and rabbits available for adoption right here at the Sanctuary. During Back in Black 2 this May, adoption fees for all Best Friends black dogs, cats and rabbits will be waived! Learn how to adopt today.

You can be a real-life hero to a homeless pet. Change the future for one lucky animal by adopting a black dog or cat during the special Back in Black event! Together we can bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets®.”

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Filed under: Dogs cats puppies kittens adopt rescue los angeles best friends animal society dog cat puppy kitten animals animal animal welfare back in black shelter No More Homeless Pets