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

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“Dogs That Cannot Touch Each Other”
Guggenheim Museum pulls "Dogs That Cannot Touch Each Other" work by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu of pit bulls facing each other…
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California legislature makes history for the animals
Californians urged to ask governor to sign Assembly Bill 485, statewide legislation that would ban the sale of dogs, cats and…
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Hurricane Irma update
Best Friends is partnering with Jacksonville-based First Coast No More Homeless Pets to help people and pets affected by…
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Pet Reunion Pavilion opens for business
Best Friends, Austin Pets Alive (APA), Houston Pets Alive (HPA) and Houston Pet Set open Pet Reunion Pavilion for Hurricane…
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Getting ready for Hurricane Irma – volunteer transport needed
Best Friends Network partners are evacuating cats and dogs out of Florida before Hurricane Irma hits, but transport help is…
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The power of partnership
Nearly 300 Best Friends Network partners from around the nation commit to taking 4,000 rescued pets following Hurricane Harvey –…
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Demand Houston SPCA Save Hurricane Harvey Animals
Best Friends issues call to action demanding Houston SPCA commit to positive outcome (no kill) for dog and cat victims of…
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Best Friends Partners on Hurricane Harvey Rescue and Reunite Center
The Rescue and Reunite Center is up and running and housing animals who need help in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, with more…
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Hurricane Harvey
Best Friends disaster response team heading to Texas to help deliver emergency supplies and assess the impact on animals…
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Community cats lawyer up
American Bar Association committee passes resolution encouraging uniform laws and policies about trap-neuter-return (TNR) and…
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Saying goodbye to Willie Boy
Former Michael Vick dog Willie Boy passed away. He received specialized care, treatment and love at Best Friends Sanctuary, and…
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Michael Vick and the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame
There are far more important things to do to help animals than continue following Michael Vick.
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2025: Let’s do this!
Best Friends Conference provides inspiration and tools to help shelters and rescue organizations move entire United States to no-…
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To adopt or not? A new Best Friends survey sheds light on pet adoptions
Why do people buy pets instead of adopting? A Best Friends survey sheds light on the barriers to dog and cat adoption.
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New Jersey declares 'thumbs up' for no-kill
Resolution 237, declaring the intent for New Jersey to be no-kill for shelter dogs and cats by 2025, has passed in the state…
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