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

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Full-circle win in Beverly Hills
Victory in Beverly Hills, where Best Friends' work against puppy mills first began, after recent passage of retail pet sales…
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Who’s the guy in the dog suit? A DNA test will finally reveal the truth!
As part of our commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a DNA panel is being run on rescued dog Teddy. Guess…
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Puppy parties: The latest in prime-time support of puppy mills
Disappointment proves to be an understatement after a 'Today' show segment endorses a puppy renting and selling…
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Utah’s best-kept secret
Thanks to a Utah Office of Tourism grant, Best Friends is launching a national marketing campaign to promote visiting the…
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2015 Best Friends National Conference
After an uplifting time learning and networking, National Conference attendees are now ready to grow the number of no-kill…
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Grand jury’s refusal to prosecute: A lack of compassion for cats
Be a voice for Tiger and all cats. Request that Kristen Lindsey's veterinary license be revoked by the Texas Board of…
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Save the kittens, Save Them All
Be a part of opening a kitten nursery to help save an additional 4,400 lives and work toward a no-kill Los Angeles.
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The Fourth of July dilemma
Keep your pets happy and safe this Independence Day and consider adopting during our "Celebrate Freedom" campaign.
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Sin no more: Las Vegas announces plan to take city to no-kill
After city’s rough animal welfare history, nonprofit group The Animal Foundation commits to making Las Vegas’ municipal shelter…
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Rebecca Guinn: Leading Atlanta to no-kill
Founder of LifeLine Animal Project will discuss her lifesaving model, utilized in Georgia's DeKalb and Fulton Counties, at…
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Austin names new animal services chief
New Austin animal services chief Tawny Hammond brings experience and leadership from Fairfax County, Virginia, the nation's…
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It’s time to celebrate Best Friends Day
On Best Friends Day, we commemorate our pets, who are our best friends, and share that love with the world through social media.
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Animal control enforcement abuse costs lives
Enacting mandatory spay/neuter laws without providing easy access to low-cost or free services puts low-income pet owners and…
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Honoring the bonds forged in battle
Please ask your Senator to support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which would give adoption priority to…
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A founder’s farewell
Our hearts are heavy as we say good-bye to Best Friends Animal Society co-founder and legend Estelle Munro.
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