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

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No-kill 2025 halftime report
We’re at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the country to no-kill by 2025, so let’s look at what we’ve…
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One more reason to celebrate 2020
I didn't have to dig too deep to find things to celebrate in 2020, and I'm not surprised that rescue pets were a top…
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The loss of an unsung hero
Like many animal welfare volunteers, Valerie Louie was a behind-the-scenes lifesaving superstar, until her death from COVID-19.
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The no-kill halftime report: part two
We're at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the country to no-kill by 2025, so let's look at…
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Lifesaving legislative wins are good reason to celebrate 2020
From community cats to pit-bull-type dogs, our legislative team hit many home runs with help from pet lovers like you.
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No-kill 2025 halftime report
We're at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the country to no-kill by 2025, so let's look at…
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Landmark vote is a huge win for cats in the city of Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council paves the way for first-ever L.A. city trap-neuter-return program.
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No more breed bans for service dogs aboard U.S. airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation rules against restrictions.
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Let’s celebrate the mutt every day!
If you're in the market for a new best friend, keep an eye out for an endearing mixed breed.
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RIP Tony Hsieh, a visionary with a huge heart
Prioritizing happiness is just one of the lessons I learned from Tony Hsieh.
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Being grateful for all things Zoom — both meetings and ‘zoomies’
It's important to show gratitude even when it's not easy.
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Best Friends’ first report on the state of U.S. animal sheltering
Best Friends has issued a report on the most comprehensive animal sheltering data ever assembled
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Advocating for pets in your local area
Knowing how decisions are made and who to reach out to for support of funding is an important step in attaining no-kill in your…
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Losing your home shouldn’t have to mean losing your pets, too
COVID-19 has the potential to create overcrowding in our animal shelters.
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The next four years
2025 is right around the corner, and we still have a lot of work ahead of us.
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