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

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Georgia, until we meet again
Former Mike Vick fighting dog victim Georgia has died. She taught us about the capacity of a dog to forgive and thrive. She will…
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Instagram PSA campaign a (very cute) success
Nala Cat, Tuna, Lil Bub and Ginny help us spread the word about the joys of pet adoption.
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Have a happy, humane Thanksgiving
We at Best Friends wish you a happy Thanksgiving and encourage you to enjoy a meatless holiday meal.
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Best Friends' feedback on California Sheltering Report
Best Friends sends thoughts on stakeholder group's suggestions to bring California into next era of animal sheltering.
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Tell a story of an adoption success and win $100,000 for your organization
Tell your adoption success story for a chance to win a $100,000 grant for your organization.
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Best Friends’ call to action
Best Friends' call to action clearly states our mission: to end the killing of shelter animals.
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Resolution to Los Angeles TNR injunction in the works
The city of LA is considering a resolution to the TNR injunction. Your voice is needed.
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FDA proposes expanded role in pet food oversight
Food and Drug Administration considers regulating the manufacture of pet food.
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Outside eyes
Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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California Sheltering Report recommendations
Suggestions regarding owner-surrendered pets and shelter hold times could be surprising to some.
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Leadership meeting at the No More Homeless Pets Conference
Meeting for leaders has goal to establish framework to help more communities achieve no-kill.
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2013 No More Homeless Pets National Conference: Save Them All
As over 1,500 animal lovers come together in Jacksonville to Save Them All, the enthusiasm is palpable.
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12 Utah no-kill communities and counting: Learn how collaboration was key at this weekend's conference
Best Friends believed that Utah could be no-kill across the entire state. That vision is now becoming a reality.
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Not-so breaking news: Cats don’t belong in shelters
Cats don’t belong in shelters. Many shelters, rescue groups and the California Sheltering Report Whitepaper agree.
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Brown County shows how to get it done
Brown County, Indiana, sets standards for how to save the animals with effective and aggressive programming.
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