Best Friends Animal Shelter is a Cut Above Most Homes for Unwanted Pets
Animal Shelters Are Not Created Equal: Some Are Bad, Some Are Decent, Some Are Best Friends
By Teresa Ambord, published May 19, 2006
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Best Friends operates on a no-kill policy.� It is the nation's largest animal sanctuary, providing adoption, spay and neuter services, and educational resources as well.�They work with other animal shelters and rescue groups nationwide to bring about a time when there will be no more homeless pets. Their hope is that, within the next ten years, they can provide the necessary support to allow people and groups across the country to help build no-kill animal shelters in their communities. They do this by hosting conferences, workshops, and adoption events through the year, and by teaching others the�principles needed to start spay/neuter programs and to�gather teams of pet-loving volunteers.
Best Friends animal shelter is set in the semi-circle of the white cliffs of Zion Nation Park. It's a perfect place for dogs and cats to find refuge, peace, and room to roam. In the pastures of Angel Canyon, horses and burros graze contentedly.� In this peaceful setting, thousand of pets of all kinds which have seen hard times are given a second chance at a good life. Known as the Sanctuary, there are never fewer than 1,500 animals at any one time.�
Upon arriving at Best Friends animal shelter, pets that have not yet been spayed or neutered are scheduled for this procedure, as well as a general check-up, necessary shots and vitamins.��All�pet residents of Best Friends animal shelter are on a regimen of good healthy food, and�plenty of tender loving care. �With a little luck,�pets are adopted out to loving homes. But if not, they have permanent homes at the Sanctuary.�
With all that, it should come as no surprise that Best Friends animal shelter�is always in search of donations of time and money.��
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Did You Know?
Are you a fan of Judge Judy? You should know, she's a big supporter of animal shelters and animal welfare groups. You can read Best Friends interview with Judge Judy Sheindlin on their Web site. In the interview she tells of cases she's had to decide that involved pets, including one where she herself bought a puppy for the loser.
Resources
- If you're looking for a pet, try Petfinders.com, a wonderful resource that includes pictures of animals that are right now searching for you. To find a variety of pet resources including photos that will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone, log onto: www.pgaa.com/ PGAA stands for Pet Guardian Angels of America.� They provide information on keeping your pet safe, give you a way to report animal cruelty, help disabled people find pet companions, and they'll make true pet lovers say.... "ahhhh."
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