Julie Castle with Sunny the dog

Julie Castle's Blog

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

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Virtual lifesaving: Unleashing online veterinary consults in the era of COVID-19 and beyond
Best Friends is expanding innovative telehealth technology developed during Hurricane Harvey to support pet owners and remove…
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In this together
Animal welfare organizations are setting the bar for collaboration and unity during COVID-19.
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COVID-19 and cruelty toward animals: The undeniable link
In the midst of this global pandemic, the only viable path forward is kindness.
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Our songs of comfort
Yo-Yo Ma's "songs of comfort" inspire us to think about the comforting rhythms and melodies in animal welfare that…
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COVID-19 is redefining animal sheltering
Out of the coronavirus crisis comes a reimagining of how communities relate to pets in need.
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Compassionate community-minded solutions in times of crisis
Best Friends community kindness cards and other creative resources help support our neighbors and local pets during shelter-in-…
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Live from Kanab, it’s Best Friends Animal Sanctuary!
Enjoy daily Facebook Live events with the animals at Best Friends.
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Shelter-in-place orders are beginning to ensure continued care for animals
Local, state and federal levels of government must consider the needs of pets
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Shelter resources for COVID-19
Best Friends has compiled loads of resources to help shelters and rescue groups continue to save lives during the pandemic.
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Animal advocacy and essential services during COVID-19
Best Friends offers guidance to lawmakers to help keep pets safe as communities are asked to shelter in place
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Animal welfare: Doing what we do best
Communities coming together for people and pets
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Should you worry about coronavirus hitting your pets?
Information you need to know
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Grassroots animal advocacy for getting to no-kill by 2025
Best Friends' new 2025 Action Team is empowering thousands of individuals through grassroots advocacy efforts to create…
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Progress toward California for All proposal for animals
Lawmakers hear testimony to include $50 million in budget to take the state to no-kill
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Is Best Friends your third place?
The Sanctuary is a place where you'll feel welcome, at peace and connected.
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