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Coming Home

Best Friends Rapid Response demobilizes from Texas

All For the Animals

Galveston County Shelter’s dedication to the many animal victims of Hurricane Ike

“They’re Out There and In Need of Help”

Animal search and rescue continues

The Search Continues

Deserted pets still being found by Rapid Response

“Sad and Emotional Day”

Many Hurricane Ike evacuees chose to leave without their pets

Best Friends in Galveston Assessing Situation

Recovery efforts have begun following Hurricane Ike

Hurricane Ike Is Coming!

Prepare in advance to help animals in emergency Rapid Response situations

One Volunteer's 'Non-Stories' About the Animals of Hurricane Gustav


We Interrupt The Hurricanes To Bring You An Important Wildfire Story

Hurricane reporting will likely resume momentarily, but meanwhile, read how a rescuer manages to save all dogs but one by thinking on her feet in a crisis.

Rapid Response Team Rescues 41 Animals

Best Friends demobilization is expected Sunday

Limited Deployment in Louisiana

Best Friends Rapid Response team assisting pets left behind

Louisiana Best Friends Team Leader Safe After Gustav

Louisiana Network and Ambassador Team Leader Patty M.

Continuing Post-Gustav Assessment

Best Friends provides aid to pets left behind

Animal Groups Evacuated, But Now Need Help

Rescue groups needed for two shelters’ cats and dogs

Best Friends to Begin Post-Storm Assessment

Damage and volunteer needs to still be determined

Evacuating Louisiana Animals; Best Friends Provides Carriers

Hurricane Gustav predicted to hit tomorrow

Best Friends on Hurricane Gustav Alert

Volunteers not needed at this time, reports coming in

Gustav and Best Friends


Convergent Volunteers Requested In Northern California Due To Wildfires

Workers needed for shelters in Las Plumas and Chico.

Two Rapid Response Rescuers Feed Feral And Abandoned Cats In Oakville, Iowa

Melanie and Cindy deployed to Iowa Tuesday July 1st, and share their observations.

Helping Best Friends in Emergencies

Do you love animals and want to help in emergency situations?

Last Minute Reprieve for Iowa Rescues

Placements still needed for 60 animals. How you can help.

Iowa Flood Rescue Now Wrapping Up

Rapid Response demobilization is occurring today.

No More Help Needed in Butte, California Fire Response

Update: We've just received word that they are now only looking for California-licensed veterinarians.

Iowa Flood Survivors Now Need Placements

Temporary shelter scheduled to shut down on Thursday, July 3rd.

Ongoing Rescue Efforts in Iowa

Floodwaters are now receding.

No Weekend Off For Rapid Response

Animals are still being saved from Iowa floodwaters.

The Rescues Continue

Rapid Response saves the stereotypical “cat stuck up in a tree.”

The Search for Stranded Animals Continues

11 cats already rescued from flooded homes in Iowa.

Driving for Donations in Iowa on June 21

Racing Laps for Best Friends to benefit Iowa flood victims

Help Has Arrived

Best Friends Rapid Response Team now in Oakville, Iowa.

Rapid Response On Alert For Deployment to Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and other cities struggling with the aftermath of flooding.

Animals Asia Rescues 52 Dogs In A Single Day

Rescue efforts continue, even though they sustained damage to their own sanctuary.

Volunteers Requested for Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary, Ann Arbor, MI Area

GLRS took in many of the Reno Rabbits from the 2007 Best Friends great bunny rescue.

Updates on Animals Affected by Disasters in the World

Various relief efforts being assessed in Asia and South America.

Pet Emergency Management Company Helps Pet Owners Help Themselves and Their Pets

Would you know what to do in the event of a tornado, or another natural disaster to keep your pets safe?

Kenya: Animal Hero Of the Year

Austin rescue dog wins Red Cross of Central Texas award.

Rapid Response Deployment to Piedmont, MO on Hold

Since Thursday, dramatic rises have occurred in the rivers within the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas.

Emergency Response Helps Cats At A Trailer Park

Miami cats get assistance from a local rescue organization.

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Comes To New Jersey

Save the dates of Friday June 27th thru Sunday June 29th, 2008.
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