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A very special volunteer

Ten-year old raises $1,170 for Sanctuary animals....
Gregory Castle personally accepts her gift to the animals
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TNR is the answer

Trap/neuter/return (TNR) is the indisputable answer to the feral cat question. Kil...
Julie Castle Blog
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Pit bull terrier is a nanny dog

Big white pit bull may look tough, but he has a kind and gentle personality. He is...
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Volunteering at a pig’s pace

Volunteer Brooke Alexander enjoys visiting Best Friends to volunteer with the pigs...
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New law in Maryland regarding pit bull terriers

Best Friends helps pass a new law in Maryland that reverses a bad ruling affecting...
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Goat clicker training and agility course tricks

Dwarf goat and his Nubian goat pals have tons of fun with clicker and agility trai...
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The cost accounting of shelter killing in Texas

Recent Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners' ruling could force shelte...
Julie Castle Blog
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A shy dog’s journey

This is the story of a shy dog's journey to becoming less fearful of the worl...
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Vets vs. pets

Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners goes after lead vet of nonprof...
Julie Castle Blog
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Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection and Barn Cat Buddies help cats in crisis

Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection, Barn Cat Buddies, and Best Frie...
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LA Kings score for Best Friends

The LA Kings' Kings Care Foundation partners with Best Friends to promote pet...
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Valley River Humane Society and Castoff Pet Rescue collaboration

With help from Best Friends, Valley River Humane Society in North Carolina and Cas...
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Dog with mange and ehrlichiosis gets help

Frighted and submissive dog suffering from mange and ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne di...
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Family volunteers at Best Friends

A family - two sisters and their mom - volunteers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary...
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California shelter bill pulled amid controversy

Amid controversy, California AB 2343, which would have updated te Hayden Act, was ...
Julie Castle Blog

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