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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

Smiling person holding a white dog with black spots who she adopted

Reasons for Pet Adoption

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

Person petting a somewhat scared looking terrier

Puppy Mill Rescue Dogs: Transition to Home Life

Small cute puppy looking over the shoulder of a person

Puppy Mill Dogs: Where Mill Pets Are Sold

Each year, millions of people buy puppies through the Web, pet stores and classified ads. Most believe they are getting a dog from a responsible breeder....Read More

Puppy looking over the shoulder of a person holding him

Puppies for Sale

Learn how puppy mills sell to unsuspecting customers and why dogs for adoption are the best choice for everyone....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

Person hugging a happy brown pit bull terrier

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

This girl (with help from her two black cats) is writing an essay on animals for school.

Essay on Animals: How to Write a Persuasive Paper

When writing a persuasive paper, your purpose is to convince your audience to agree with your idea or accept your recommendation for a course of action....Read More

End Puppy Mills: Write Legislators and Newspapers

Writing tips: Get right to the point in your first few sentences....Read More

Bought a Sick Pet Store Puppy: What Can You Do?

Many people unknowingly buy sick puppies from America’s pet stores. It’s extremely unfortunate and happens to too many people....Read More

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