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

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Kitten nursery at Salt Lake County Animal Services
Best Friends and Salt Lake County Animal Services save baby kittens through program to increase save rate for cats.
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A California sheltering report with national implications
A analysis of and reaction to California's progress toward doing right by the animals.
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Where are you strutting this September?
Strut Your Mutt walks are happening in cities across the country this September. Where are you strutting?
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USDA tightens regulations for Internet sales by breeders
It's a huge win for the animals as the USDA tightens regulations for pet breeders selling via the Internet.
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Animal power: The rise of online advocacy
Be a voice for the animals and help facilitate important and meaningful change via the Internet.
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Six months to no-kill: Kansas City Pet Project shows us how
Only six months after taking over the animal shelter contract for Kansas City, Kansas City Pet Project had already achieved no-…
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Take Action: The White House Opposes Breed Discriminatory Legislation
Ask President Barack Obama to reverse the Pentagon's policy of breed discriminatory regulations on U.S. military bases.
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The dog house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Congratulations, once again, to the Obama family! They have welcomed a second 'First Dog' into their home.
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Best Friends helps Downtown Dog Rescue realize dream: New lifesaving center to open in South Gate
Downtown Dog Rescue, a member of the NKLA Coalition, is committed to fighting hard for the animals of L.A.
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Learn How You Can Help Save Them All at the 2013 No More Homeless Pets National Conference
Packed with invaluable no-kill information, the upcoming conference in Jacksonville, Florida, is an event not to be missed.
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New pet adoption center opens new chapter in NKLA campaign
Lifesaving in L.A. gets another boost with opening of new adoption center for homeless animals.
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Save Them All
Best Friends is committed to ending animal shelter killing. We have made significant progress and are continuing our efforts.
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Police shootings of dogs: A disturbing trend
Stories of dogs being shot by police are all too common. The ethic that informs police policy needs to be rethought.
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The no-kill deniers
Once again, PETA takes the opportunity to defend their killing of shelter pets and bash the no-kill movement.
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San Diego to pass humane pet store ordinance
Second-largest city in California is poised to ban the sale of commercially-bred dogs and cats in pet stores.
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