Best Friends Animal Society

Welcome to a community designed to share how kindness and respect for animals is being embraced by a broad denominational spectrum of people and leaders of faith. The Animals & Religion Network Community is designed to provide information and resources, for you and your religious or spiritual organization, that illustrate our spiritual connection with animals and how this connection can be better understood and embraced in religious circles. More>
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Temple Dogs and The World Wide Web

Temple Dogs and The World Wide Web

by Tera Thomas

Quote of the Week - "Only Then Is He Noble"

from Buddha

The Ancient Bond Between Animals and Humans...

by Christopher Foster

Quote of the Week- St. Francis on Compassion

St. Francis of Assisi

L'Chaim - a pitbull's story

I have a special story to share with you.

The Blessing of Animals...A Celebration for All Communities

St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the ecology, is remembered.

Quote of the Week: "Animals are Created by God"

from Mother Teresa

Cyrus Mejia: The 575 Project, Art For The Animals

Book Review by Christy Crabtree

Lori Field's quixotic hybrids convey kinship between people and animals

Interview by Bill Friskics-Warren

Quote of the Week: "What is a Charitable Heart?"

from St Isaac the Syrian

Animals & Religion Webinar This Thursday - Animal Grief Support Circle !

Highly anticipated Fall Webinar schedule begins with Rev Dr Mitzi Lynton & Best Friends Animals & Religion Manager, Kris Haley.

"Engaging Religion" at the Animal Rights 2008 Conference

Kris Haley of Best Friends Animal Society joined other passionate advocates and leaders who came together at the AR 2008 Conference last week to share the latest news, report progress, strategize and network on behalf of the animals.

PAINTING EQUINE MESSAGES

When we allow animals to show us their intuitive nature, we allow ourselves to return to our own divine nature.

Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act Congressional Hearing/Briefing Update

On July 17, the Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus held a groundbreaking hearing/briefing on the issue of farm animal cruelty.

LDS Professor Says Vegetarian Diet Upholds Mormon Scripture

by Elizabeth Ziegler of KCPW

Rabbi finds Vegetarianism to be a Religious Ideal

Rabbi Yossi Feintuch looked for biblical passages to support his decision to be a vegetarian.

Animals as Spiritual Teachers: An Interview with Bernie Siegel

Interview with Dr. Bernie Siegel by Sharon Callahan of Anaflora

Bishop Denounces Law Giving Rights to Primates

Spain's Bishop Aguirre reacts to line-blurring law

Creatures Great and Small

Viewing animal suffering with interfaith eyes...

ANIMALS & RELIGION EXCITING WEBINAR SERIES CONTINUES!!!

Join us for a great way to start your Independence Day weekend. Spend some time this Thursday, with Rev. Dr.

"Animal-Friendly Faith Organization of the Month" Contest

Does your faith organization embrace animals? Wish they would? Then you've come to the right place!

ANIMALS & RELIGION EXCITING WEBINAR SERIES CONTINUES!!!

Author and Animal Advocate Reverend Sevi Regis discusses her book: "Until We Meet Again: God's Eternal Plan For His Animals" --- at a FREE Webinar, Sunday, June 29th.

ANTI-CRUELTY ACT PROPOSED FOR FARM ANIMALS

Congressmen Jim Moran (VA-8) and Christopher Shays (CT-4) introduce legislation to create national anti-cruelty standards for farm animals.

Animals Show Us How to Love

Opening our hearts and spiritual natures to the love of an animal...

Archaeologists in Jordan Have Discovered Cave That Could be World’s Oldest Christian Church

Inscription in discovered cave: “70 beloved by God and the divine.”

Holy Place becomes HOWL-Y Place in Support of Puerto Rico's Animals!

June 21st Church Concert Supports Animals of Puerto Rico

Our Lady of Hope Students S.H.O.U.T. OUT for A Religious Proclamation for Animal Compassion!

Student Group Demonstrates Exceptional Leadership for Animals!

not one sparrow

…a fledgling organization founded by a young Christian man and his wife underscores the connection between animal welfare and religion.

Inspiring Animals & Religion FREE Webinar Series Continues!

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