Shelter and Rescue Work

Humane Pet Sales Laws by State

Humane pet sales laws are an effective way to put the squeeze on commercial breeding operations — i.e., pup...Read More

Smiling person wearing a Best Friends shirt holding a small Chihuahua-type dog

Jurisdictions With Humane Pet Sales Laws

Humane pet sales laws are an effective way to put the squeeze on commercial breeding operation...Read More

Parrot educating a group of students at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah

How to Start an Animal Sanctuary

Do you love animals and want to learn how to start an animal sanctuary?...Read More

two dogs with a couple who run their own small animal rescue group

How to Start an Animal Rescue Group

Are you an animal lover who's interested in starting your own animal welfare organization?...Read More

How to Pass a No-Kill Resolution

You can help save cats and dogs in your community by working with your city council or other legislative body to pass a no-kill resolution....Read More

Organize a pet food drive to help animals in need, like this pitbull mix who is up for adoption.

How to Organize a Pet Food Drive

Access to free pet food can make all the difference in helping families in need keep the pets they love....Read More

Two masked people moving cases of canned cat food to help an animal shelter

How to Help Animal Shelters in an Emergency or Natural Disaster

When a natural disaster or other emergency occurs, it's natural to get immersed in the stories and empathi...Read More

How to Help an Adoptable Pet From Your Home

If you're interested in helping a particular adoptable pet at your local shelter or rescue group, there are several actions you can take....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

woman holding her dog she rescued from an animal shelter

12 Ways to Help Animal Shelters

Helping animal shelters and saving the lives of dogs and cats is easier than you might think....Read More

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