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Jun 16, 2009:
Education is key to finding the perfect forever home
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Apr 15, 2009:
Mobile Clinic Makes Spay/Neuter Services Affordable
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Apr 13, 2009:
Breed Discrimination Defeated in Indianapolis
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Mar 16, 2009:
One woman’s determination to make a difference for community cats
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Feb 28, 2009:
Check your home and your behavior patterns to ensure a better environment for animals
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Feb 12, 2009:
Yesterday, Indiana made a huge step forward in its fight against puppy mills and now it is time for you to do your part for those who cannot speak for themselves. Contact your legislator today and ask them to vote YES for House Bill 1468.
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Jan 22, 2009:
Animal rescue groups, animal rights groups and concerned citizens from across the state are gathering in one spot to let Indiana know that we will no longer sit idly by and allow puppy mill dogs to suffer, and sometimes die, from neglect and abuse.
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Jan 19, 2009:
The economic crisis in our country is affecting everyone from people to their pets.
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Jan 6, 2009:
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Dec 24, 2008:
A controversial dog seller who is at the center of a criminal investigation had animals seized this week.
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Dec 18, 2008:
Thanks to a network of ingenious and mischievous animal companions in Minnesota, California and Indiana, two groups of seniors and their animal companions are receiving a special holiday treat in the Minnesota Northland.
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Dec 17, 2008:
Please read on to learn more about a special cat who enriched the life of her owner.
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Dec 12, 2008:
Update: The new director of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control has now been officially introduced to the community.
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Nov 25, 2008:
How posing as a rescue and selling sick dogs gets you on the local news
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Nov 17, 2008:
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Nov 6, 2008:
Now that Barack Obama is our president-elect he has already said he will fulfill one campaign purpose, a "first dog" for the White House.
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Oct 28, 2008:
Hate to shop but love to find that perfect holiday gift?
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Oct 19, 2008:
Help needed TODAY, Sunday, October 19 to save 22 dogs.
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Oct 15, 2008:
Many of you who have visited the Lodge Dogs at Best Friends, or perhaps saw him on DogTown, will remember Mr. Bones.
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Oct 15, 2008:
Help Best Friends win a $25,000 grant from the Animal Rescue Site. You can vote every day until December 14, so vote and vote often.
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Oct 10, 2008:
Iraqi dog is coming home to be with his soldier and savior
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Oct 9, 2008:
Indiana animal welfare organizations and the Humane Society of the United States rescued animals this week from a puppy mill in Southern Indiana.
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Oct 7, 2008:
575: A number to remember
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Oct 7, 2008:
The word indigent is not a commonly used word in the vocabulary of many. Some may even question what the definition of the word is. Dr.
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Oct 3, 2008:
The release of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" has animal advocates worried that Chihuahua's will be subject to the fate of other breeds popularized by film. Both "101 Dalmations" and "Beethoven" caused the popularity of these breeds to soar and consequently the numbers of these breeds surrendered to shelters across the country to increase.
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Sep 24, 2008:
Walgreens is partnering with Best Friends and the Delta Society for a fun, photo event on this Saturday, September 27.
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Sep 11, 2008:
Help fight puppy mills in West Virginia by signing the petition to change West Virginia law.
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Sep 10, 2008:
Champ spent the first part of his life on a chain.
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Sep 5, 2008:
The second season of DogTown will premiere tonight with a special 2 hour episode focusing on the Victory Dogs.
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Aug 21, 2008:
As a new news writer for the Best Friends Animal Society in Indiana, I thought it would be best to write in my first story a little bit about myself as it pertains to my life with animals. Supporting adoption is very important to me. I could not imagine my life without the pets I have, or have had.
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Aug 21, 2008:
Is the No More Homeless Pets goal attainable? Definitely! Would you like to learn how you or your organization can help reach this goal? Attend this year's No More Homeless Pets Conference.
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Aug 1, 2008:
Indy No-Kill (INK) believes that the people of Indianapolis have the compassion and intelligence to end the practice of killing sheltered animals by rejecting the traditional excuses of "too old," "too sick," or "too many," and distinguish our community as a great American city that embraces life.
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Jul 28, 2008:
Andrew Prendeville, who drove the Best Friends #5 car to raise money for the animals, has resigned from his race team.
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Jul 26, 2008:
The homeless pets of Marion, Indiana will soon have a new animal shelter.
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Jul 25, 2008:
Don’t miss your chance to win packages at the famous Bertil Roos Racing School in a raffle to benefit the Best Friends Animal Society as part of Indy Pro Series driver Andrew Prendeville's popular Racing Laps for Best Friends.
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Jul 25, 2008:
Controlled exercise is said to be best way of training military.
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Jul 16, 2008:
If Barack Obama is all about change, Best Friends Animal Society has a suggestion regarding the presidential candidate's search for a family dog.
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Jul 7, 2008:
Cities across the country have proven that low-cost spay/neuter clinics are the most effective way to manage pet-overpopulation.
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Jun 16, 2008:
Our Lil Bit of of Heaven Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (OLBH) has been a victim of the floods that have devastated much of southern and central Indiana.
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Jun 16, 2008:
On July 9th a peaceful statewide rally will be held at Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis from 11:30 a.m-2:00 p.m.
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Jun 13, 2008:
June 22 make your voice heard against Indiana store that sells dogs.
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Jun 12, 2008:
Indiana pet owners affected by the recent disastrous flooding now have an option to assist them in their time of need.
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Jun 5, 2008:
Handsome Stonewall Jackson had chain marks around his neck when we found him.
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Jun 2, 2008:
You can help those who cannot afford their best friend's cancer treatments.
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May 19, 2008:
If the Indy 500 is the biggest motor sports weekend of the year, does that make the Indianapolis Pet Stop the season's top stop?
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May 15, 2008:
The second annual Animal Awareness Day in South Bend will be held on June 7, 2008.
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May 5, 2008:
Casa Del Toro Bully Breed Education and Rescue is focused on educating the public, shelter community, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as, lending a helping hand in implementing successful pit bull adoptions through local animal control facilities.
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Apr 24, 2008:
Most people associate the choice to go vegetarian with denouncing the idea of eating animals, but now Paul McCartney has offered another reason for going veg. Vegetarianism is better for the environment.
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Apr 24, 2008:
Curly, a very shy dog that was brought to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, from Pets Alive in New York, has gone missing on her cross-country transport to her forever home.
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Apr 22, 2008:
Come support the animals of the Almost Home Humane Society on June 13th at the Barking for Bids benefit auction.
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Apr 22, 2008:
Get your tail in gear! Register and fetch donations!
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Apr 19, 2008:
Great Ape Protection Act would end invasive biomedical research and testing on an estimated 1200 chimpanzees remaining in U.S. laboratories.
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Apr 18, 2008:
It's called Coyote Penning and it's a horrific fate for some of Indiana's animals, it's also something that you've probably never heard of before. Currently, Indiana trappers can trap coyotes and sell them across state lines for use in penning.
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Apr 18, 2008:
This May Nathan Winograd the esteemed author of
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Apr 16, 2008:
In the quiet town of Brazil, Indiana, Tammy and her husband have been humbly rescuing cats for a number of years.
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Apr 16, 2008:
Once abandoned at a shelter by his owner facing certain euthanasia, now Waylon is happy, healthy, and serving as a spokesdog for Indiana-PAW.
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Apr 8, 2008:
The Porter County Animal Shelter is an animal control facility in northwest Indiana.
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Apr 7, 2008:
As a tribute to her late Cocker Spaniel Sophie, Oprah dedicated an entire show to dogs, overpopulation, and the issue of puppy mills.
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Mar 31, 2008:
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Mar 25, 2008:
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Mar 20, 2008:
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Mar 11, 2008:
Dogs Deserve Better, 2003 First Place Winner of the ASPCA/Chase Pet Protector Award, is a voice for chained and penned dogs, whose sadness speaks only through the eyes.
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Mar 3, 2008:
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Feb 28, 2008:
Indy Pro Series driver Andrew Prendeville helps to deliver the Best Friends message to racing fans across the country.
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Feb 28, 2008:
Internationally reknowned primatologist Jane Goodall will be visiting Purdue University on March 29.
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Feb 26, 2008:
Nathan Wingograd, the author of "Redemption: An Introduction on Building a No Kill Community" will be returning to Indiana in May.
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Feb 26, 2008:
The Chey/Annie Project is dedicated to providing an emergency sling for horses to every state and you can help Indiana raise the funds necessary to have this life-saving device here in our state.
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Feb 10, 2008:
LOLIN is making a difference, one Lab at a time.
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Jan 30, 2008:
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Jan 24, 2008:
At one time more than 2 million wild horses and burros roam the American west, now only 25,000 remain.
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Jan 12, 2008:
Meatout is an international campaign to promote the benefits of a non-violent, plant-based diet.
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Jan 12, 2008:
It is impossible to ignore the deluge of news on the presidential race and in the past few months we have learned much about each of the candidates both Republican and Democrat. However, one area that is not frequently covered in the media is each candidate’s history with animal welfare legislation.
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Jan 9, 2008:
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Jan 5, 2008:
The Almost Home Humane Society in Lafayette, Indiana has undergone a transformation in the past few years with a name change, new director, and a refocusing on saving the most lives possible.
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Jan 5, 2008:
Do you think it is necessary to be a professional lobbyist to make a difference in our state? Not so, on February 13 you can join animal lovers from throughout the state for Indiana Humane Lobby Day.
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Dec 21, 2007:
Animals lovers took to the streets in Indianapolis on Saturday, December 15 to raise awareness about puppy mills supplying Indiana pet stores.
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Dec 11, 2007:
Are you still looking for that perfect holiday gift for someone special? A 2008 Pet Pin-Up Calendar is the perfect gift and a way to give something back to homeless pets with your purchase.
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Dec 9, 2007:
Can you be the guardian angel of a horse at Horse Angel's Ranch this holiday season?
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Dec 8, 2007:
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Nov 29, 2007:
The animal community first rallied for Gabby, the puppy who survived four days in a freezer after surviving euthanasia, on December 4 and now another rally is planned.
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Nov 27, 2007:
Where are all those puppies in Indiana pet stores coming from? WTHR-Indianapolis investigates the secret puppy pipeline that is supplying Indiana pet shops with puppies.
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Nov 25, 2007:
Update: Each of the animals currently housed at the Warren County Animal Shelter are safe.
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Jun 14, 2007:
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