We are just ONE WEEK out from #BFNC2025... and from finding out if our events team lets me have a t-shirt launcher again.

Wooooohoo!

Last Sunday, our regional teams across the country had a "Puppy Games" event to watch the Puppy Bowl! 🏈 In case you missed the action from our Salt Lake City team, enjoy this ADORABLE recap. Trust us, you want to watch this! 😉😍 ^kw

It’s the first day of Best Friends National Conference! “The no-kill movement is a force for good, and it’s making a difference for people & pets!” Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends #BFNC25

“We were all told that killing cats and dogs was unavoidable. How terrible it is to sign up for a job because you love animals, and you have to kill them. Together, we are changing that! 🧡” - Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends #BFNC25

“Setbacks are bound to happen - that’s just part of living life. People will find a way to discount your success and the positive impact you make for animals. IGNORE THEM AND KEEP GOING!” - Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends #BFNC25

“But that’s still 900 too many.” - Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends #BFNC25

“We all have a “why.” Who are those dogs and cats who led you here today? That is where you will find your heart, where you will find your champion, and where you will find your power to keep going and save more lives.” - Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Who is your “why”? Share them below! 🧡 ^ac

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Guest Essay: Animal shelters learned from the COVID-19 pandemic by Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends (chief executive of Best Friends, which collects data from more than 7,900 shelters and rescue groups) - newsday.com/opinion/commen…

“Come for the basketball, go home with a puppy”. At the Big 12 Championships, fans can meet adoptable puppies at our Tunnel Cuddle Lounge—because the best takeaway from the game isn’t just a win, it’s a new best friend. 🏀🐶

Wooohoooo Montana!! Gov. Greg Gianforte has proclaimed today, April 9, 2025 Montana Loves Shelter Animals Day.