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

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Doublespeak from U.S. Fish and Wildlife on Feral Cats
There is no scientific foundation for opposing TNR and no scientific basis for the claims made by USFWS regarding number of birds…
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Funny talk
There is something about the relationship we have with our pets that brings out this completely different mode of communication…
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After the storm
Best Friends' New York programs is coordinating with local rescues, shelters and volunteers in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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Hurricane Irene: Best Friends New York team prepares to help
UPDATE: Thankfully, the worst seems to be over. Our thoughts are with everyone who is now dealing with the aftermath of the storm.
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A place of respect and solace
Angels Rest at Best Friends Sanctuary is a place of respect and solace for our deceased beloved pets.
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Best Friends proposes to operate a lifesaving center in Los Angeles
Best Friends submits proposal to operate a lifesaving, high-volume adoption and spay/neuter center at the Northeast Valley…
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Think different: Here's to the crazy ones
Thinking differently is the lifeblood of the no-kill movement.
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Come celebrate our birthday!
Please help our birthday wish come true by donating to help save more animals.
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Beyond the Bunny House
In some ways, living with a rabbit is similar to being in the company of a cat or dog. Learn about a bunny as a pet.
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Public/Private Partnership Leads Reno to 94 Percent Save Rate
Bonney Brown led Nevada Humane Society (NHS), which partnered with Washoe County Regional Animal Services, to help Reno achieve…
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Best Friends Animal Society Nonprofit "Brand of the Year": A big win for the animals
Best Friends named Non-Profit Brand of the Year in 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend study.
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Uniquely mysterious
We do not know exactly how cats purr. It may be through their vocal chords, or it may be through vibrations of some configuration…
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Everyone Loves a Paw'rade!
Join us in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and New York for pet parades we are hosting this Fourth of July!
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Higher ground: Best Friends in the flood zone
Best Friends Emergency Response team has been on the ground in South Dakota to help pets displaced by flood-related evacuations…
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A tale of two brothers
This is a true story about two FeLV-positive kittens who lived a short but happy lives. Are pets like them worth saving?
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