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

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The Remarkable Dr. Kate Hurley: Evolution of a cat lifesaving legend
University of California, Davis' Koret Shelter Medicine Program director Dr. Kate Hurley promotes shelter-neuter-return.
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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 adoptions invite abusers and those too poor to…
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No-kill 2025: Small town, big challenges
Best Friends assists with animal lifesaving efforts at under-resourced and over-burdened shelter in Edinburg, Texas, in Hidalgo…
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Dogs have it. Do we?
James Gorman's article in the New York Times titled ‘Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?' explains that dogs have empathy…
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Kittens, kittens, kittens!
Best Friends in Los Angeles has committed to save every kitten from L.A. city shelters between now and the end of the year, but…
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Remembering Handsome Dan
Vicktory dog crosses the Rainbow Bridge and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
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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 (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in…
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What do Jane Goodall, Leslie Jones, Reese Witherspoon and Madeleine Albright have in common with Best Friends CEO Julie Castle?
Best Friends Animal Society's CEO Julie Castle is named on InStyle's Badass 50, a list that recognizes dynamic women…
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After Harvey, a perfect storm of animal lifesaving in Harris County, Texas
Harris County, Texas, where Houston is located, has taken their shelter animal save rate from 52% to nearly 90% in the aftermath…
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Delta chooses discrimination over public safety and science
Delta Airlines will not allow individuals with disabilities to travel with "pit bull type dogs." Pit bull service…
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Houston area foster homes urgently needed
Harris County Animal Shelter desperately needs foster homes for kittens. Email Houstonfoster@bestfriends.org for information.
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In My Own Words – A Vision For The Future
Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends, shares the history of the animal welfare movement and Best Friends' plan to end shelter…
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Plan for the worst, hope for the best: Getting a jump on disasters
Ensure your family and pets are prepared in case of a natural disaster. Develop an emergency plan and put together a pet…
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A close call for puppy mill dogs
US Department of Agriculture plan to outsource inspections of commercial dog breeding (puppy mill) operations to third parties…
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Good news for dogs in Lakewood, Ohio, and the people who love them
Lakewood, Ohio, repeals breed-discriminatory pit bull ban and replaces it with safety-focused dangerous dog ordinance that treats…
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