Image Julie Castle's BlogJulie Castle is Chief Executive Officer of Best Friends Animal Society. Read More@BFAS_Julie Subscribe to Julie's Blog: First Name Last Name Email Leave this field blank Search Blogs Find an older blog Blog Archives201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024 Image '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 Julie Castle Blog Image Lack of funding and lifesaving structure is costing lives at LAAS Increased deaths and missed opportunities demand accountability and action. Demand change now Julie Castle Blog Image 3.4% fewer animals were killed in shelters so far in 2024 Best Friends’ latest data shows a turning point for shelters across the country. Let’s celebrate the positive momentum in lifesaving Julie Castle Blog Image Virginia’s no-kill commitment: A big win for pets in the commonwealth Virginia Loves Shelter Animals Month encourages no-kill in 2025. This isn’t just a declaration — it’s a rallying cry Julie Castle Blog Image Empty trucks return to shelters after Best Friends Super Adoption More than 460 dogs and cats were saved in Los Angeles. Proof that collaboration works for all concerned Julie Castle Blog Image Best Friends' lifesaving work in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton A summary of our crisis response over the past three weeks Helping shelters and communities in need Julie Castle Blog Image Best Friends withdraws offer of support to Los Angeles Animal Services City of Los Angeles ignores Best Friends' offer — dysfunction trumps common sense. Will still maintain presence in Los Angeles Julie Castle Blog Image Changes to rescue, adoption practices save more animals How one organization increased home placement by 2,133% Challenge grants are helping to save lives Julie Castle Blog Image Best Friends earns place on Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators How one idea turned into an innovative partnership. Pioneering online learning in the animal services profession Julie Castle Blog Image Celebrating our best friends on International Dog Day Let’s be as good a friend to dogs as they have been to us Let's do something for them Julie Castle Blog Image PETA again takes aim at the no-kill movement What's up with PETA? Read my thoughts Julie Castle Blog Image Reinstate funding and staff positions at Los Angeles Animal Services Tax dollars should not fund the killing of dogs and cats in shelters. Funding and staffing should be dedicated to lifesaving Julie Castle Blog Image Yes, I’m going there: My thoughts on Kristi Noem killing her dog Cricket How could a no-kill organization not weigh in? Read my thoughts Julie Castle Blog Image Killing in shelters would end if 6% more people adopted Best Friends takes over Times Square to bring love home. Help get more dogs and cats out of shelters and into homes Julie Castle Blog Image Public support is the answer to Los Angeles Animal Services' crisis Angelenos are a largely untapped reservoir of support for shelter pets. Urge Los Angeles Animal Services to engage the public Julie Castle Blog Pagination First page 1 Página 2 Página 3 Página 4 Página 5 Página 6 … Last page 47 Next page
