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Want a Purebred Dog? Avoid Supporting Puppy Mills

Looking to add a particular dog breed to your family?...Read More

Researching Puppy Farms: Puppy Mill Website Links

To investigate commercial dog-breeding operations, check out these puppy mill links:...Read More

Poodle mix dog. Please adopt, don't buy, your next pet.

Reasons to Adopt a Pet

Wondering whether to adopt or buy a dog or cat?...Read More

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Reasons for Pet Adoption

Pet adoption is a lifesaving and heart-expanding endeavor....Read More

Best Friends does not support pet breeding. Please adopt a pet like this brindle dog from a rescue group or shelter.

Pet Breeding: Best Friends' Position

As an organization working to Save Them All, Best Friends urges people to get their next family pet from a shelter or rescue organization....Read More

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Lifesaving by the Numbers: Animal Welfare Statistics

In 2016, when Best Friends announced the goal to lead the country to no-kill by 2025, one of th...Read More

End Puppy Mills: Tips for Writing to Legislators and Media

Dogs in puppy mills are bred in factory-like, inhumane settings....Read More

Bought a Sick Pet Store Puppy? What to Do

While some pet stores work with animal shelters and rescue groups to offer animals for adoption, many still sell dogs ...Read More

Smiling adopted small terrier mix dog on an orange chair

Best Friends Pet Adoption Survey Results

How do Americans feel about pet adoption, and what do they really know about shelter animals?...Read More

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