You’re in good hands, Chico!

Meet the retired police dog who’s come to Best Friends for critical vet care. There’s a deputy ready to take him home if the vets can do their magic. So don’t worry, Chico. You’ve done your service; it’s our turn to serve you!

>> Meet this wonderful dog.

Calling all movie lovers

Here’s a way to support Best Friends just by playing on the Internet! Simply follow this link to jinni.com, join for free, and the site will give you video and TV recommendations by analyzing your movie personality type. Your preferences are examined according to plot and actors, as well as more sophisticated factors like mood. When 100,000 people participate, Jinni will generously donate $10,000 to Best Friends. Thanks Jinni!

>> Read more.

Saving lives around the world

Best Friends is teaming up with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to help animals stranded by the devastating floods in the Philippines! Already, the team has some wonderful animal rescue success stories to tell in the midst this tragedy.

>> Read all about it.

Ho-ho-ho

It may be a little early, but the animals here at the sanctuary swear they’ve just seen Santa Claus! Meet Tom, the former Marine who brings them more than a sleigh-full of goodies — every year.

>> Thanks, Tom!

And as always, there's lots more on the website this week, including:

• The Lint Roller Party was a blast! Read all about it.
• Read about the most recent Party for a Purpose — this time in San Diego!
• Cats rule! Best Friends sends representatives to the Feline Forum in Chicago.

From retired police dogs to surviving floods, animals often find themselves in movie-like situations. But when drama turns to tragedy, Best Friends continues to be there for them, thanks to you.

Thank you for being a member, and for making all of these good things possible.

Sincerely,


All of the animals and staff of Best Friends

P.S. It’s not too late to come to the No More Homeless Pets Conference in Las Vegas! This is one you won’t want to miss.