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Stopping puppy mills
It involves not only passing humane laws, but thwarting the industry’s ever-expanding sales tactics.
Learn more
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Surgical superstar volunteers help with pet spay/neuter
More Houston pets are being spayed or neutered each week, thanks to help from an amazing volunteer team.
See the different ways they help
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Vancouver area felines hit the jackpot
Cats of all kinds benefit from Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant to Humane Society of Southwest Washington
See how TNVR helps
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Raining cats and dogs at the Sanctuary
The team welcomes hundreds of new dogs and cats to their canyon-cradled home-between-homes.
Collaboration saving lives
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A new chapter in Los Angeles
Best Friends is centralizing operations in the city.
See what's changing in L.A.
Julie Castle Blog
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A setback in lifesaving and what it means
The number of cats and dogs killed in U.S. shelters increased in 2021.
See why
Julie Castle Blog
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Best Friends introduces paid family leave benefit
Your job should make it easier for you to take care of your family, not harder.
Becoming an even better place to work
Julie Castle Blog
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Matchmaking, animal shelter style
Shelter collaborative program may be the last piece of the no-kill puzzle.
See our matchmaking in action
Best Friends Magazine
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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 accomplished.
Julie Castle Blog
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Southern Utah University and Best Friends team up to offer nation’s first university-backed leadership program
Best Friends is now offering an Executive Leadership Certification (ELC) program in animal welfare backed by Southern Utah University (SUU).
Julie Castle Blog
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Zeroing in on no-kill nationwide by 2025
Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina and Georgia are the states with the most dogs and cats in shelters being killed. Here's how we're helping.
Julie Castle Blog
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How Pet Lovers Can ‘Pay It Forward To Help Homeless Dogs and Cats
Best Friends Animal Society puts a lifesaving spin on Pay It Forward weekend April 26-28
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Anti no-kill statement issued by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) releases statement opposing no-kill movement, while advocating for socially conscious animal communities.
Julie Castle Blog
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Animal control: The no-kill movement’s not-so-secret ally
No-kill cities, towns and communities work collaboratively and noncontentiously with the local animal control agency and animal control officers.
Julie Castle Blog
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Crazy talk in The New York Times
In a New York Times misguided opinion piece, Carol Mithers says low- and no-cost adoptions invite abusers and those too poor to care for pets to adopt.
Julie Castle Blog
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