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Julie Castle is Chief Executive Officer of Best Friends Animal Society. Read More @BFAS_Julie

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Superman and Krypto the dog flying with the Best Friends logo and text including, Even Superheroes Need a Best Friend
From big screen to shelter pets: The SUPERMAN effect
The new DC Studios film, SUPERMAN, is sparking a surge in pet adoption and shining a spotlight on rescue animals. SUPERMAN hit…
Film director James Gunn's dog provides the inspiration for Krypto
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Animal Services Officer carrying a dog over their shoulder in a kennel area
Best Friends answers the call
Amid devastating flooding, Texas shelters are moving adoptable pets to safety — giving lost pets a chance to reunite with…
We can help in ways that have both immediate and lasting impact
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Best Friends CEO speaking to Best Friends National Conference attendees
The mentor who made me: How Sterling Church shaped my leadership
A tribute to the quiet strength of mentorship and why investing in others matters more than ever.
Julie challenges each of us in his honor
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Gregory Castle smiling and holding a small dog
A Tribute to Gregory Castle
Remembering an extraordinary man and Best Friends co-founder.
He changed the world
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A group of human hands wearing Best Friends logo temporary tattoos all together in a circle
Sailing through 2025: The Pelican State on no-kill
Louisiana continues to honor its legacy as the Pelican State by protecting its animals with a no-kill proclamation.
Have your representatives made a proclamation yet?
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A gray kitten waves from its bowl
No-kill shelters are now the norm
There’s a tipping point in all great things. It’s the moment the scales shift their balance — when the heavy and seemingly…
The no-kill movement is real - and working.
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Liz and Erica, with one holding a cat
A beautiful day in the neighborhood
How Chicagoans are stepping up for community cats
Cats in Action works to support and create community cat programs in the Windy City
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Shadow, one of the Vicktory Dogs
190 dogs rescued from LeShon Johnson’s dogfighting ring
Federal authorities are calling it the largest single-person bust in history.
The victims of dogfighting deserve a chance to live
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Johnney Ehrlich beside a window with a kitten
A little ‘tush push’ is sometimes all it takes
The power of teamwork and a well-timed push can be unstoppable.
A little push helps shelter with TNVR and other lifesaving programs
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Julie Castle with Susanne Kogut and Denise Deisler at the Best Friends National Conference
Celebrating the heart of a champion
The commitment of someone who plays to win, instead of playing not to lose
Recognizing two lifesaving women
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Dog in create for a flight transport following the Los Angeles fires
An unexpected reprieve in shelters after the L.A. wildfires
Thank you for supporting our second home.
A look back at the Los Angeles wildfires
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Two kittens snuggled sleeping together on a red bed
More shelter pets adopted in 2024, but the fight isn’t over
Data reveals gains in adoption and fewer shelter animals killed, yet shelters are still facing challenges—especially for big dogs.
Positive trends but there’s more work to be done
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NKLA black and white billboard featuring Jewell the dog
A Love Letter to Los Angeles
We are doing all we can to help you through these wildfires.
Julie's heartfelt tribute to L.A.
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Profile of two shepherd-type dogs.
'Let’s stop killing animals in shelters and get more of them adopted out'
Los Angeles Times editorial board calls out the conditions and operations at Los Angeles Animal Services.
Support the pets of Los Angeles
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Dog with two different colored eyes and licking his lips in a home environment holding a toy ball
Lack of funding and lifesaving structure is costing lives at LAAS
Increased deaths and missed opportunities demand accountability and action.
Demand change now
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