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Spearmint Sally, a paralyzed puppy, gets back on her paws

When an accident left Spearmint Sally's hind end paralyzed, lots of love, car...
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The loss of an unsung hero

Like many animal welfare volunteers, Valerie Louie was a behind-the-scenes lifesav...
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Purrspectives from a feline film director

Film noir goes fluffy, thanks to Twiggy the cat...
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The shy (dog) leading the shy

When a dog named Tammy arrived at the Sanctuary scared and shut down, a formerly s...
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The no-kill halftime report: part two

We're at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the countr...
Julie Castle Blog
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Cat brings joy during the lonely days of 2020

Lively and attentive cat provides companionship during the pandemic to first-time ...
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Survivor cat Poppy has a knack for helping foster other cats

Family adopts a survivor cat who now acts as a big brother to foster cats with spe...
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Holiday books for pet lovers

A trio of holiday novels for the dog and cat lovers on your gift list....
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Lifesaving legislative wins are good reason to celebrate 2020

From community cats to pit-bull-type dogs, our legislative team hit many home runs...
Julie Castle Blog
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Senior dog gets a little help from friends and finds a home

Two volunteers help a senior dog overcome challenges and find her own home with a ...
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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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Book review: ‘Wednesday Walks & Wags’

A sweet story of love and new beginnings for rescued dogs and the people they ador...
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Despite her difficult past, this dog is kind to everyone she meets

Max sustained permanent nerve damage after being shot in the foot, but letting the...
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Landmark vote is a huge win for cats in the city of Los Angeles

Los Angeles City Council paves the way for first-ever L.A. city trap-neuter-return...
Julie Castle Blog
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Fierce love for an incontinent cat

Cindy Anderson fell right away for Ori, a cat with Manx syndrome, but it took time...
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