Earth Day is an annual event most commonly celebrated the 22nd of April. It is a day on which people around the world gather to participate in activities and demonstrations aimed at raising public awareness about environmental issues including air pollution, water pollution, habitat destruction, renewable energy, climate change, species losses, and environmental policies. This […]
Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and vision impaired people around obstacles. They are led by their human owners and help them get where they want to go safely. Guide dogs are mentioned in literature as early as the sixteenth century but the first guide dog training schools were established in Germany […]
On Tuesday, August 16, 2011, members of the Los Angeles, California City Council gave Best Friends the go-ahead to negotiate a contract to run their North East Valley Animal Shelter. The contract should be finalized in 2-4 weeks. With Best Friends running the facility, it will mean a thriving spay/neauter and adoption center. And a […]
