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5 steps to using your power for pets
Expert advice from one animal lover with decades of experience in changing laws to...
Start a campaign in your community
Best Friends Magazine
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Animal shelters’ no-kill state of mind
A look at the progress toward no-kill nationwide — from the states that are alread...
Everyone can do something
Best Friends Magazine
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No-kill animal shelters: The new normal in America
From a large shelter in Las Vegas to a smaller one in rural Georgia, U.S. animal s...
Steady progress saves more lives
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Sailing through 2025: The Pelican State on no-kill
Louisiana continues to honor its legacy as the Pelican State by protecting its ani...
Have your representatives made a proclamation yet?
Julie Castle Blog
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Small but mighty: How 3 rural shelters save cats
Three Southern, rural shelters are no-kill today because of their programs that sa...
Saving lives together
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No-kill shelters are now the norm
There’s a tipping point in all great things. It’s the moment the scales shift thei...
The no-kill movement is real - and working.
Julie Castle Blog
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Lifesaving tales: Pets land new homes in unusual ways
Best Friends supporters share their stories of how their dog and cat family member...
People take matters into their own hands
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Lifesaving tales: Heartwarming dog adoptions
Best Friends supporters reminisce about the special day when they brought home the...
Stories of the day when they adopted their dogs
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Lifesaving tales: The joy of fostering pets
Best Friends supporters share their stories about fostering pets — and often reali...
Learn more about the fun of fostering
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Lifesaving tales: Homeless cats get fresh starts
Best Friends supporters share their stories about the magical day when they brough...
Stories of the day when they adopted their pets
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Lifesaving tales: Pets who make life better
Best Friends supporters share how their pets have made a significant impact on the...
Stories of how their rescued pets have changed their lives
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A little ‘tush push’ is sometimes all it takes
The power of teamwork and a well-timed push can be unstoppable.
A little push helps shelter with TNVR and other lifesaving programs
Julie Castle Blog
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Animal shelter saves pets even when the going gets tough
Faced with an overabundance of dogs and cats and a depleted staff, a new shelter m...
Now they're looking ahead with confidence
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Celebrating the heart of a champion
The commitment of someone who plays to win, instead of playing not to lose
Recognizing two lifesaving women
Julie Castle Blog
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An unexpected reprieve in shelters after the L.A. wildfires
Thank you for supporting our second home.
A look back at the Los Angeles wildfires
Julie Castle Blog
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