Pet store puppies damaged by puppy mill practices
Best Friends–led study reveals puppy mill dogs exhibit behavioral issues at higher rate than dogs from noncommercial breeders.
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.
NBC report exposes AKC
NBC’s report on the “Today Show” exposes AKC’s lax inspection program for licensed breeders.
Super season
New York Pet Super Adoption, hosted by Best Friends, helps homeless pets find loving forever homes.
Volunteers: Where would we be without them?
It’s National Volunteer Week! Thank you to all of our super passionate volunteers. Where would we be without you?
Jaunty Jimmy
Jimmy was perfectly ordinary and wonderfully unique, just like countless rescued dogs. Goodbye, good friend.
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.
Francis Battista introduces a special guest blog from Kathleen Aubry
Francis Battista introduces a guest blog from Kathleen Aubrey about her adopted beagle, Juno, a former research laboratory dog.
Our most inspiring speech yet!
Registration is now open for 2013 No More Homeless Pets Conference! Watch a clip of last year’s inspiring closing address.

