Image 1,800 animal lovers descend on Dallas with one goal in mind: No-kill 2025 August 1, 2019 Overview of 2019 Best Friends National Conference, which included unveiling of new dashboard that shows shelter by shelter save rates across the U.S.
Image The true costs of war April 29, 2019 The government of Australia is sanctioning the killing of feral cats via hunting, trapping and poisoning. This is a critically misguided policy.
Image Kansas OKs the adoption of FIV cats, and a bit of history April 3, 2019 The state of Kansas approves the adoption FIV-positive shelter cats after advocates, including Best Friends, push for this positive change.
Image The beating heart of Best Friends Animal Society February 7, 2019 Francis Battista recounts the history of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, starting as animal control for Kanab, to become a no-kill laboratory.
Image What’s so special about a 90 percent save rate? January 29, 2019 Francis Battista explains no-kill and the 90 percent save rate benchmark and goal, delving into the history of animal shelters and animal control.
Image Mama Mia! December 3, 2018 Francis Battista rescues a senior German shepherd from the Harris County Animal Shelter in Houston, illustrating the benefits of adopting.
Image Remembering Handsome Dan November 7, 2018 Vicktory dog crosses the Rainbow Bridge and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Image What do Jane Goodall, Leslie Jones, Reese Witherspoon and Madeleine Albright have in common with Best Friends CEO Julie Castle? July 3, 2018 Best Friends Animal Society's CEO Julie Castle is named on InStyle's Badass 50, a list that recognizes dynamic women leading social change.
Image Plan for the worst, hope for the best: Getting a jump on disasters June 20, 2018 Ensure your family and pets are prepared in case of a natural disaster. Develop an emergency plan and put together a pet preparedness kit now.
Image A salute to Gregory Castle March 21, 2018 As co-founder and CEO of Best Friends, Gregory Castle stabilized the organization and set the stage for our national campaign for a no-kill nation by 2025.