Movement leader, game-changer and 70th birthday guy
Julie Castle honors her mentor and beloved friend Francis Battista, encouraging others to offer birthday greetings to him on his special day.
The most effective program of all
Spreading the word about Best Friends and the no-kill movement to those outside of the animal welfare community helps save the lives of shelter pets.
Tired of sad animal TV ads? Try this …
Best Friends’ latest television PSA focuses on a positive love for homeless shelter pets, instead of guilt-inducing damaged goods.
Best Friends super adoption event: Brooklyn edition
Be among the 15,000 people attending our New York City adoption event at the Brooklyn Expo Center this weekend, where we expect to find homes for over 400 animals.
Move over, Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Giving Tuesday looks to gain momentum
Just in time for Giving Tuesday, thanks to some very generous members, every gift to Best Friends in December, up to $2 million dollars, will be matched.
The fix For Black Friday mall madness stress? Adopt a pet!
Best Friends pet adoption centers in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles are hosting Black Friday reduced-fee pet adoption promotions.
Julie Castle at TEDxSaltLakeCity: Monumental change through building bridges
Julie Castle’s TEDxSaltLakeCity Talk discusses how the Vicktory dogs have helped change policies and public perceptions surrounding pit bull terrier-type dogs.
Latest research shows more Americans willing to adopt
Contributors to the recent PetSmart Charities® U.S. Shelter Pet Report feel pet homelessness, adoption, and spay/neuter are important issues.
2014 Best Friends National Conference a success
From the commemorative 30th anniversary celebration to Julie’s keynote speech, our recent conference was a mission-affirming experience for everyone involved.
Holiday hysteria hits again
Don’t perpetrate Internet hoaxes. It’s important to check the facts before sharing inaccurate animal welfare posts online.