Important legislation in the Lone Star State
Texas House Bill 2981, which would require shelters to work with rescues, would be a huge win for homeless animals. Act now!
Counting in Florida
Win for animals in Florida as law is passed requiring shelters to compile statistics and keep them available to the public.
San Antonio: Courage, creativity and a community commitment to no-kill
Courage, creativity and a community commitment combine to make the goal of a no-kill San Antonio achievable.
Florida Community Cat Act clears first hurdle in style
Florida House Bill 1121, which would be a win for feral cats, clears the first hurdle. Your support is needed today.
Maryland anti–pit bull ruling could be overturned
Maryland House of Delegates votes unanimously to upend state court anti-pit bull ruling by a 133-0 vote in support of HB 78.
Another victory! California continues to lead the way for puppies
Burbank, California, joins elite club of 30 municipalities across North America that are now part of a growing trend to stop puppy mills at the point of sale.
Power of the people in Oklahoma!
The people’s voice is heard as Oklahoma lawmaker who introduced bill to allow cities and towns to pass breed-discriminatory legislation (BDL) withdraws proposal.
After decades of frustration, a new strategy against puppy mills
Rather than attacking puppy mills, the Best Friends’ strategy to combat mills is to eliminate the market and distribution outlets for commercially bred puppies through local public education and local ordinances.
Manhattan borough president calling for change for New York’s animals
Scott Stringer, Manhattan borough president, releases report calling for makeover of New York City Animal Care and Control.
Missouri pit bull round-up thwarted for now
Best Friends’ Action Alert helps put an end to the Missouri pit bull round-up for the time being.