No-Kill Stories

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A setback in lifesaving and what it means

The number of cats and dogs killed in U.S. shelters increased in 2021.
See why
Julie Castle Blog
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Best Friends introduces paid family leave benefit

Your job should make it easier for you to take care of your family, not harder.
Becoming an even better place to work
Julie Castle Blog
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Matchmaking, animal shelter style

Shelter collaborative program may be the last piece of the no-kill puzzle.
See our matchmaking in action
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Rainbow over Angel Canyon

A doozy of a year

Wishing you all a healthy and happy new year!
Julie Castle Blog
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No-kill 2025 halftime report

We're at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the countr...
Julie Castle Blog
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Southern Utah University and Best Friends team up to offer nation’s first university-backed leadership program

Best Friends is now offering an Executive Leadership Certification (ELC) program i...
Julie Castle Blog
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Zeroing in on no-kill nationwide by 2025

Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina and Georgia are the states with the mos...
Julie Castle Blog
hance (L) and Barclay (R) are two cats that had their adoption fees paid during Best Friends Animal Society's Pay It Forward cam

How Pet Lovers Can ‘Pay It Forward To Help Homeless Dogs and Cats

Best Friends Animal Society puts a lifesaving spin on Pay It Forward weekend April...
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Anti no-kill statement issued by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association

Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) releases statement opposing no-kill...
Julie Castle Blog
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Crazy talk in The New York Times

In a New York Times misguided opinion piece, Carol Mithers says low- and no-cost ...
Julie Castle Blog
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Speaking with one voice: A call for transparency in sheltering

Best Friends, ASPCA, Humane Society of U.S., PetSmart Charities and other organiza...
Julie Castle Blog
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week...
Julie Castle Blog
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No-kill 2025: Small town, big challenges

Best Friends assists with animal lifesaving efforts at under-resourced and over-bu...
Julie Castle Blog
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Animal control: The no-kill movement’s not-so-secret ally

No-kill cities, towns and communities work collaboratively and noncontentiously wi...
Julie Castle Blog
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Susan B.

"Susan is always calm, cool, collected, and down to help in any area."
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