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Vegas Pet Food Collection

Vegas Pet Food Collection

Donate pet food to help struggling families keep their pets.

Food For Thought

Over 34 tons of dog food donated by Best Friends helps keep Vegas pooches with their families during economic downturn

New Nonprofit Helps Foreclosed Upon Pets

“Saving lives one paw at a time.”

Puppies Aren’t Products: Las Vegas is in Full Swing

Join the fun (we need you!)

Paws for a Cause

Best Friends Adoption Event in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 28th

Nevada Residents: Your Support Needed to Restrict Tethering and Penning of Dogs

Ask Legislators To Support S. B. 132

Puppies Aren’t Products: Las Vegas, Unites Community

Peaceful demonstration aims to educate consumers & proprietors alike

Demonstrating Compassion for Dogs

Puppies Aren’t Products: Las Vegas campaign launches

The Great Pit Ball: Saturday, March 14

Lets party for the pits - and help one of the most misunderstood breeds around!

Keep Your Pet

In tough economic times, people need their pets more than ever.

Everyone’s a Winner in Vegas

Especially the community cats, thanks to implementation of new Clark County ordinance

Puppy-Store-Free Las Vegas Campaign to Launch

Please attend Wednesday, February 11th orientation meeting

Have You Considered Becoming a Foster Parent?

You can make a difference by providing a temporary home to a furry friend!

Rescued Pit Bulls Make the Big Screen

Best Friends Attends Opening Of Hotel For Dogs

Bring Them a Home for the Holidays

Dog training graduates have diplomas, need homes.

Bring Them a Home for the Holidays

Help make the wishes of the longest shelter residents come true

Santa’s Helpers Encourage Adoption

Peaceful demonstration in Las Vegas encourages the public to “Adopt Don’t Shop”

Take a Bite Out of Veterinary Costs

Pet owners can save thousands of dollars on veterinary care with careful planning.

This Saturday - Las Vegas Puppy Mill Pet Store Protest

Come help us save some puppies

What to Do for Your Pets in a Difficult Economy


Animal Abuse is Not Entertainment

The rodeo is in town. Don’t go.

"Home 4 the Holidays" Strives to Adopt One Million Animals Nationwide

Seventeen Nevada organizations are participating in largest adoption drive in history

Join the Chase for $100,000!

The animals of Best Friends are looking for 1,700 people to help them “earn” $100,000. And there’s no donation required.

Philanthropist Steps Up to Rescue Wild Horses in Holding Facilities

Wife of Texas tycoon plans to create massive refuge for 30,000 horses and burros

Wild Horses Get Temporary Reprieve as Government to Explore Options for Roaming Herds

Public action needed now to ensure that widespread euthanasia is never the solution

Please Help Save the Wild Horses!

As many of you already know, the Bureau of Land Management is planning on euthanizing, or selling to slaughterhouses, thousands of wild horses.

Go to the Movies Nov. 12th and Help Local Animals

Now that’s entertainment!

It’s Time to Strut your Mutt

And support local animal rescue groups too!

The SPCA of Northern Nevada is Holding a Benefit Event

The SPCA of Reno, Nevada is celebrating it's 11 year anniversary at the Circus Circus of Reno on November 14th.

New Nevada Pet Adoption Center

Nevada Humane Society opens new facility at S. Virginia St. in Reno.

Giant Dog House

Talk about going to the dogs.

Difficult Economic Times Affect Pets and Shelters

Financial crisis hits animals hard too

'Give the Gift' This Holiday Season

Hate to shop but love to find that perfect holiday gift?

Best Friends' No More Homeless Pets Conference a Big Hit in Las Vegas

Record number of attendees Included many first-timers

Ratchet is Flying the Friendly Skies

Iraqi dog is coming home to be with his soldier and savior

Why Are We Still Breeding and Buying Pets?

575: A number to remember

It Passed!

TNR now officially legal in Las Vegas valley

It’s Time for the Annual Vegas Weim & Wine

Come support local animal rescue groups

It’s Desert Tortoise Hatchling Time (late August to early October)

Understand the unique needs of desert tortoises.

Let Them Run Free

Your voice urgently needed to help wild horses

Looking for a New Friend?

Animal Foundation to host MEGA Adoptathon event Saturday, August 23

Sign Up Today for No More Homeless Pets Conference

Early bird pricing deadline quickly approaching

Las Vegas Commissioner Proposes "Legalizing" Feral Cats

Show your support at the meeting September 16!

REMINDER: Triathletes' Donations to WSPA Due As Race Day Approaches

Countdown: 10 Days to Donate to WSPA and 20 Days Until Triathlon Race Day!

Hot "Dogs" in a "Daze" at Local Pool

This September, "Dog Daze of Summer" gives pooches a chance to cool off their paws as a farewell to a public pool's summer season.

National Geographic's "Dog" Show to Feature Troubled Vick Dogs

“DogTown” premieres new season with a special episode featuring the Michael Vick dogs and a behind-the-scenes look at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Las Vegas Triathletes Want to Help Animals!

Show support for a Las Vegas triathlon team – and help animals, too!

You’re Invited! No More Homeless Pets National Conference 2008 in Las Vegas

Learn from experts how you and your rescue group or shelter can help homeless pets in your community at this three-day conference!

Update on TLC Shelter Closing

Nevada SPCA ready to help when needed

More Than 80 Pets Desperately Need Homes as Las Vegas Pet Rescue Closes on July 25

TLC Animal Rescue Center Closing

Adoptions can't keep pace with unwanted pets in a struggling economy


Nema Needs a New Place to Call Home - Can YOU Help?

New Forever Home Needed for Las Vegas Canine

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Transforms Rescued Dogs into Rescuers

Happy endings for a trio of rescued dogs.

Answers Just a Phone Call Away for Pet Poison Concerns

National Animal Poison Control Center offers expert advice 24/7

This Saturday Is Going to the Dogs (and Cats)!

Come to these events and help homeless animals in Las Vegas.

Program to Help Families Care for Pets During Financial Crisis

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

18 criminal neglect charges filed against F.L.O.C.K.

Seeking justice for Pahrump cats.

Las Vegas City Life examines Great Kitty Rescue

Please read

Beloved Skyla is Lost

Please help find her.

“Why Do People Say I Look Like My Dog?” Benefit in Las Vegas on May 18

Both human and pet winners win makeovers!

Three Dog Bakery Hosts Events to Help Homeless Pets

Come to the May 16th and 17th Cockertail Parties!

Bunnies Desperately Need Foster Homes

Nevada SPCA needs your help.

Gypsy is On the Road to Recovery

A coalition of animal lovers helps dog hit by car.

Vegas K9 Rescue Group Hosts Adoptathon 2008

Local rescue groups come together to help animals

Betty Honn’s Animal Adoptions, Ltd. Celebrates 40 Years of Rescuing Animals

“Where the love of animals reigns supreme!”

Spay Our Strays Feral Cat Colony Gets a Reprieve

The Newest Winners in Las Vegas – the Ferals!
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