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

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Advocating for pets in your local area
Knowing how decisions are made and who to reach out to for support of funding is an important step in attaining no-kill in your…
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Losing your home shouldn’t have to mean losing your pets, too
COVID-19 has the potential to create overcrowding in our animal shelters.
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The next four years
2025 is right around the corner, and we still have a lot of work ahead of us.
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Dogs win in Denver on election day
Voters strike down the 30-year pit bull ban
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Three simple ways to celebrate National Cat Day
National Cat Day is today, and there's more to celebrating than throwing a party
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Why you should consider adding a new old friend to your family
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, so we're celebrating all the reasons they make such great additions to the family.
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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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