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

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And the winners are ... the cats!
Best Friends LA and NY programs will host the first annual ACATEMY Awards, an all-cat adoption event on Feb. 19 and 26,…
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Born bad or just born in the wrong state?
Under current Ohio law, pitbull puppies are deemed to be vicious as soon as they are born. Please lend your support for change:…
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Kitty Kitty Bang Bang: what do Stephen Colbert, feral cats and a guy named LaVar have in common?
Language in legislation introduced by Utah Rep. Curtis Oda, HB 210, to allow animals considered "feral" to be killed on…
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Oh, to come back as one of my dogs!
Imagine what it would be like to live your life as if you were a dog. What if all of our friends and co-workers decided to behave…
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PETCO, please change your policy on FIV+ cats
PETCO prohibits FIV+ cats into their stores for adoption events. This old-school thinking perpetuates a myth that has doomed…
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PETA’s “better off dead” philosophy
PETA is one of the most influential and world-changing animal organizations, but their thinking on no-kill is flawed. Here's…
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Yowza! War brewing in Utah
Proposed by Rep. Curtis Oda, HB 210 would allow the citizens of Utah to "humanely shoot" or kill any animal that they…
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Saying Goodbye to the Love of My Life
Our German shepherd, suffering from cancer, myelopathy and old age, is coming to the end of her life.
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Michael Vick, Never Say Never
The national conversation about the man transcends Michael Vick himself and gets to bigger issues.
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When the President Calls About the Vick Dogs
President Obama contacted Eagles' owner to congratulate him on giving Michael Vick a second chance. The Best Friends…
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New Year's Vision
With open eyes, minds and hearts, the way to no-kill across the country is made possible by those special adoptable pets that…
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The Big (Road) Apple
A recent exposé of New York Animal Care and Control revealed substandard conditions and healthy adoptable pets dying in the…
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Kapowie! Another Victory for Homeless Pets!
Austin City Council unanimously passes an ordinance banning retail sales of dogs and cats.
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Five Reasons Pet Limit Laws Are a Bad Idea
Los Angeles is looking to raise its animal limit laws. Read about five reasons why pet limits are a bad idea in the first place.
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LMAO Holiday Cheer
Watch this holiday message from Best Friends and please find it in your heart to adopt a pet this season & enjoy all…
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