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

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Obama’s words for the no-kill movement
Recent Obama presidential speech addresses the need for compromise with those with whom we disagree, a lesson that applies to…
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Best Friends earns Harris Poll EquiTrend honors for third time in six years
Our message of working together to save animals resonates with the public and aids in Best Friends' Animal Welfare Nonprofit…
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week, we offer our most sincere thanks to all the passionate volunteers who work so hard for the…
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Million Cat Challenge half way to ambitious goal
The Million Cat Challenge campaign has encouraged shelters to sign up to save more cats. The challenge is celebrating 500,000…
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The flat earthers of animal welfare
Over 220 no-kill communities and counting prove that no-kill is a worthy and achievable goal. The naysayers have got it all wrong.
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Global banking firm takes a stand for the animals
Recent policy announcement by the ING Group makes it easier to support companies that support the humane treatment of animals.
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Who should you believe — some reporter or your lying eyes?
Many people, including animal shelter workers, don't score well when asked to pick out a pitbull from a group. The…
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New incentive program hopes to boost participation in national database program
Maddie's Fund is offering $1,000 for shelter and rescue groups to join Shelter Animals Count's national database and…
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What’s happening in Oklahoma is not OK for the animals
Re House Bill 2250, residents encouraged to take action against legislation that would limit national animal welfare…
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SeaWorld: Not feeling the love
Growing success of the no-kill movement and recent news from SeaWorld further prove that a better world can be realized through…
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The pursuit of breeding perfection leaves a trail of destruction
The average lifespan of many purebred dog breeds is decreasing. Genetic problems in purebreds are higher than in mixed breeds.
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You’ll laugh, you’ll cry: The Champions, the documentary about the Vicktory dogs, releases today
Award-winning film celebrating former fighting dogs, many of them pitbulls, of Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels now screening…
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Taking an entire state to no-kill
With an 84.2 percent save rate in Utah for 2015, the 56 partners in the NKUT coalition are making incredible headway in creating…
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Happy World Spay Day!
Best Friends and our No More Homeless Pets Network partners spayed and neutered over 132,000 animals in 2015 as part of our…
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Time to register for the 2016 Best Friends National Conference
Register for 2016 Best Friends National Conference. Find out why.
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