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

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American Pets Alive!
Julie Castle recaps the American Pets Alive Conference held in Austin, Texas.
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Landmark court injunction big victory for puppies and Best Friends volunteers
California Superior Court of L.A. County issues injunction against Barkworks, accused of sourcing pets from puppy mills.
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Breaking ground at Best Friends
Thirty years ago, ground was broken on what would become largest no-kill sanctuary in U.S., Best Friends HQ, and launch pad for…
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Is Chicago next to ban the sale of puppy mill pets?
Chicago may be next to put an end to the sale of dogs and cats from puppy mills.
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Disgust at Sochi’s treatment of animals a case of pots and kettles?
Host of 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi, Russia's killing of stray dogs was unfortunate and brutal.
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Benchmark results from Los Angeles point to bright future for no-kill
Launched in 2012, NKLA has resulted in cutting the killing of animals in Los Angeles shelters by half.
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Your voice needed as legislatures consider bans on breed discrimination
Many state's legislatures are in session right now. Some of them are considering banning breed discrimination. Take action…
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The Teddy method of self-awareness
Want real time feedback about yourself to help you along your path to self-improvement? Look no further than your pets.
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Breed discrimination and the freedom of choice
A blanket policy that bans or restricts pitbulls or any breed of dog makes zero sense. Here's why.
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A matter of fairness and justice
New ordinance proposed in Orange County, California, would mandate dogs seized from dogfighting busts be killed.
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2014 – The year ahead
We've got some pretty lofty goals set for helping the animals this year, and we know that with your help, we'll exceed…
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Keeping pets safe in the bitter cold
With frigid temperatures this winter, it's worth reviewing some cold weather dangers to your pets and how to keep them safe.
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2013: A benchmark year for Best Friends and the animals
The past 12 months have been a time of lifesaving progress for Best Friends and the animals.
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Holiday wishes to all
We at Best Friends wish you the happiest of holidays and thank you for helping us to Save Them All.
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Debunking the Adoption Grinch
Tis the season for giving gifts, as long the gift is not a pet … or so the Adoption Grinch would have us believe.
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