By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
Every year, the media releases a list of popular baby and pet names. But it’s gotten to the point where pets are literally being named after consumer brands, cars, and basically anything out of...

By John Dake
In the 1950’s, according to pop culture, the idea of the All-American family included a golden retriever of some kind that peacefully and happily lived in a small wooden house in the backyard. That was...

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
When it comes to charitable endeavors or the advocacy of social justice in any way, celebrities are usually front and center to help spread the love, so to speak. The majority of these famous faces...

By Mary Beth
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the rescue and advocacy communities were finally in a good place. Adoption rates were at their highest in history. Municipal shelters that must euthanize when at...

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
In 2016 Best Friends Animal Society’s CEO, Julie Castle, set a goal for our country to achieve “No-Kill” status by 2025. It was a watershed moment in the rescue and advocacy communities. Best Friends...

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
Animal welfare has been an issue that municipalities have struggled with since the founding of our great nation. From the burgeoning homeless animal population to the horrific abuse cases and...

By John Dake
Every year, we get asked about what rescues and shelters our readers should adopt from, or support. Adoption and fostering are the best ways you can help our rescues and shelters overcome the...