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Baked, Boiled and Broiled

Baked, Boiled and Broiled

What Most People Don’t See About Their "Seafood"

Northern Wildfire Smoke May Cast Shadow on Arctic Warming

The Arctic may get some temporary relief from global warming if the annual North American wildfire season intensifies, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado and NOAA.

Best Friends Has Advice for Presidential Hopeful Barack Obama: Embrace Change, Adopt Dog from Shelter or Breed Rescue Group

If Barack Obama is all about change, Best Friends Animal Society has a suggestion regarding the presidential candidate’s reported search for a family dog: “Adopt from a local animal shelter.”

Massachusetts' Pet Rock Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

Join the festivities on Sept. 14 with a festival/expo at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Massachusetts, from noon to 5 p.m.

Whatever Happened to "Save the Whales"?

We're still killing the creatures with the biggest brains on the planet—to make dog food

Animal Planet and Comcast Invite VT Residents & their Pets to Join in Free Fun at ANIMAL PLANET EXPO

New Series Pursues a Chess Match at the Far End of the Globe between Hardline Non-Profit and Japanese Ships in a Battle to Stop Controversial Hunting

Love to Visit Best Friends? Tell the Los Angeles Times!

Do at least one good thing this summer! Help spread the word of the wonders of Best Friends.

Anything Can Happen

Whether it's a quick trip around the block or hundreds of vacation miles, when a pet is your travel companion in the car, remember, “Anything Can Happen,” and you'll always be prepared.

Drink wisely with shade-grown joe

The army of coffee drinkers could be helping the army of ants and our native songbirds

'Use Your Cell Phone to Prevent Losing Your Pet' from PetMD.org

Cell phones are how we keep in contact with each other and it is also how we can keep in contact with our pets.

Small Rescue, Big Heart

Help Senior and Handicapped Dogs

Puppies Stolen From Area Shelters

June 26th update: Cameron has been found and is safe!

Paws Need Claws

Choose Modification Rather Than Mutilation

Aging animals pose challenge for zoos

Wild animals in captivity may live longer than their wild counterparts, and may also develop age-related issues heretofore unobserved in their species

FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO Distribution Center

Today, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S.

Finally, common sense & sticker shock drive down bottled water demand to everyone's benefit

The thrifty thirsty reach for tap water

Study shows ban on horse slaughter would not result in numbers of unwanted horses

Utah (June 17, 2008) -- A study recently completed by researchers working with Animal Law Coalition, examined trends in horse slaughter in the U.S.

Good News for Furry Friends in Bridgeport!

New shelter opens its doors.

Queen of Hearts

The Face, Hands, and Yes, the Hearts Behind Homeless Animals’ Day

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Builds on New Pet Friendly Program Through Partnership with Pet Shelters Across America

Hotelier Donating $500,000 Over Three Years to Member Shelters

Every Dog Deserves His Day

Finding just the right home for a very special boy

Program to Help Families Care for Pets During Financial Crisis

HSUS offering grants to shelters and rescue groups to help families keep their pets

Meriden Humane Society Rescues Another 65+ Cats

Please help them help these animals!

Leading the National Movement to End Failing 'Animal Control' Policies

Alley Cat Allies' President, Becky Robinson, Seeks End to Widespread Killing of Cats in U.S. Animal Shelters

Wyndham’s ‘Paws and Claws’ Package Benefits Guests, Rescue Group

Wyndham Orange County Takes Pet Programs to Next Level

Finally getting some respect: Saving feral cats & TNR go mainstream!

USA Today covers nationwide efforts by grass-roots advocates rooting for the "undercats," saving their lives, and preventing unwanted pregnancies

Building The Puppy Care Center at Best Friends

Puppies. They look so cute in pet stores.

No Horse Sense

Kentucky Derby ends in tragedy.

56 Cats and 2 Dogs Removed From New Britain Home

5 year old child also taken into custody.

Pew Commission Says Industrial Scale Farm Animal Production Poses 'Unacceptable' Risks to Public Health, Environment

The current industrial farm animal production (IFAP) system often poses unacceptable risks to public health, the environment and the welfare of the animals themselves, according to an extensive 2 1/2-year examination conducted by the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production (PCIFAP), in a study released today.

Woman Sues PetSmart

Man dies of rare disease; widow blames PetSmart hamster.

Thanks to Your Kindness!

Connecticut woman now that much closer to her new companion thanks to you!

Connecticut Breeders’ 43 Dogs Found Living “In Squalor”

State Department of Ag intervenes, breeders surrender dogs