Julie Castle with Sunny the dog

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

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Strut Your Mutt rolls with the changes, continues to inspire
From its humble beginnings in Salt Lake City to going all virtual, Strut Your Mutt has adapted to help homeless pets across the…
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It’s Pit Bull Awareness Month, so go vote!
Wondering how voting can help pit-bull-type dogs? Here's how.
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24,000+ animals saved, a tearful reunion with a dog and a “holy s#$%” moment for an animal control officer
The Maddie's Shelter Embed Project at Best Friends continues to provide unprecedented support for progressive animal…
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Investing in cats will help achieve no-kill
Best Friends understands that to achieve no-kill nationwide by 2025, we must address the needs of cats and understand the…
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Reflecting on the race of my life
Ten years ago, Best Friends CEO Julie Castle was battling cancer, running marathons and doing what she does best: persevering.
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Gratitude for Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the phenomenal women for whom she paved the way
Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped open doors for so many women today, including those of us working and leading in animal welfare.
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Cat drama: A new tool for helping policymakers separate feline fact from fiction
A recent Journal of Urban Affairs article on different methods for managing community cats demonstrates that trap-neuter-return…
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California governor saves pets, helps businesses and slams the door on puppy mills with Bella’s Act
On the eve of National Puppy Mill Awareness Day, a critical bill to protect pets, people and businesses gets signed into law in…
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Helping people and pets affected by the West Coast’s wildfires
Unprecedented number of wildfires up and down the western half of the country are shining a light on the need for localized…
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Artful peer-to-peer collaboration and pet transport Trello boards save 160-plus East Coast cats
An innovative and cooperative team of passionate people across North Carolina, New York, Michigan and Kentucky joined forces to…
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Asheville Humane and Open Door step up to keep pet families in North Carolina together
Partnerships between nonprofit animal welfare groups and private-practice vet clinics are changing the lives of people with pets.
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Solarflare the cat passes away, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and joy
A beloved special-needs cat at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary beat the odds and left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who…
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Eyes on 2025: Changes coming to Best Friends
Exciting changes are on the horizon as Best Friends transitions its regional lifesaving centers to serve a community-supported…
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Remembering Hurricane Katrina
And preparing for Hurricane Laura
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Celebrating powerful change and collective impact: Animal welfare groups from nine states win Best Friends Lifesaving Awards
Twelve lifesaving organizations and two state coalitions were recognized this year by Best Friends for outstanding contributions…
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