Endorsing a progressive AVMA community cat policy
Best Friends Animal Society’s medical director submits recommendations to the American Veterinary Medical Association, asking to end the killing of free-roaming cats.
TNR is the answer
Trap/neuter/return (TNR) is the indisputable answer to the community cat question. Killing is not.
California shelter bill pulled amid controversy
Amid controversy, California AB 2343, which would have updated te Hayden Act, was tabled.
Update on California shelter bill
Best Friends has concerns over California AB 2343, the proposed law to update the historic Hayden Act.
Playing Whac-A-Mole with anti-cat rhetoric
TNR advocates play Whac-A-Mole with TNR detractors who keep popping up with the same faulty arguments and stats.
Opponents of community cat programs: A desperate struggle for relevance
Community cat program opponents are more interested in preserving status quo than implementing lifesaving programs.
Good Samaritan bills in Maryland
Legislation initiated by Best Friends in Maryland seeks to protect community cat caregivers and their charges.
Best Friends’ feedback on California Sheltering Report
Best Friends sends thoughts on stakeholder group’s suggestions to bring California into next era of animal sheltering.
Resolution to Los Angeles TNR injunction in the works
The city of Los Angeles is considering a resolution to the TNR injunction. Your voice is needed.
Not-so breaking news: Cats don’t belong in shelters
Cats don’t belong in shelters. Many shelters, rescue groups and the California Sheltering Report Whitepaper agree.