Best Friends locations
Visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary or one of our regional pet adoption centers
It all started in 1984 when we opened Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, to save our best friends. Today, the Sanctuary remains the heart of Best Friends, but our reach now extends to Best Friends Pet Adoption Centers across the nation.
In addition to the Sanctuary, there are Best Friends Pet Adoption Centers across the country, including in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, New York City, Houston, and Northwest Arkansas. We invite you to visit a location near you to adopt a pet, volunteer, and meet like-minded animal lovers. Together with animal lovers like you, we’re working to reduce the number of dogs and cats entering shelters and helping them find homes of their own.
Kanab, Utah: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Tucked into the majestic canyons of southern Utah, Best Friends’ Kanab animal sanctuary is truly a place like no other. Located 5 miles north of Kanab, Utah, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals in the country. It is a home-between-homes for up to 1,600 animals on any given day. Both visitors and volunteers alike find visiting Best Friends’ sanctuary to be an inspiring and moving experience.
Getting here:
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, UT 84741
435-688-2327
Los Angeles: Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
In Los Angeles, Best Friends brings together animal rescue groups, city shelters, and passionate individuals to save the lives of homeless pets in the city. We also host adoption and fundraising events and have a coalition of shelters and groups that are saving lives in their communities.
Best Friends’ West Los Angeles location includes a kitten care center and a pet adoption center with adoptable dogs and cats from L.A. city shelters and throughout the region.
Getting here:
Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
1845 Pontius Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
424-208-8840
New York City: Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
In New York City, Best Friends works with city shelters, local animal welfare organizations, passionate advocates, and volunteers to save the lives of pets in the city and the surrounding tristate area.
We host adoption and fundraising events and run a foster program in partnership with Animal Care Centers of NYC.
Getting here:
Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
307 West Broadway
New York City, NY 10013
929-292-8300
Salt Lake City: Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
In Salt Lake City, Best Friends brings together animal rescue groups, city shelters, and dedicated individuals working to make Utah a no-kill state.
We host adoption and fundraising events, run the pet adoption center in Salt Lake City, and lead the NKUT (No-Kill Utah) initiative.
Getting here:
Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
2005 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801-574-2454
Houston: Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Center
In Houston, Best Friends works with city shelters, local animal welfare organizations, and passionate individuals to make Houston a no-kill city.
Part of our lifesaving work here includes organizing foster and adoption programs and providing lifesaving lifts to animals to areas of the country where they are more likely to be adopted.
Getting here:
Best Friends Best Lifesaving Center
901 Pinemont Drive
Houston, TX 77018
(By appointment only)
281-899-8348
Northwest Arkansas: Best Friends Pet Resource Center
In Northwest Arkansas, Best Friends provides a range of critically needed resources and services for homeless cats and dogs.
On-site cat and dog adoptions are offered at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center, along with a pet food and supply pantry, trap-neuter-vaccinate-return resources, and a meeting space for foster caregivers, volunteers, and adopters.
Getting here:
Best Friends Pet Resource Center
1312 Melissa Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-310-8569
Commonly asked questions about visiting Best Friends locations
Can I visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary?
On behalf of the animals, yes! We can’t wait to see you.
Our hours vary by location:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week
Plan your visit to our animal sanctuary
Los Angeles Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week
Plan your visit to Best Friends in Los Angeles
New York City Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week
Plan your visit to Best Friends in New York City
Salt Lake City Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week
Plan your visit to Best Friends in Salt Lake City
Houston Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Center
Open by appointment only: call (281) 899-8348 or email contacthouston@bestfriends.org to make your appointment.
Plan your visit to Best Friends in Houston
Northwest Arkansas Best Friends Pet Resource Center
11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week
Plan your visit to Best Friends in Northwest Arkansas
Where is Best Friends Animal Society located and how can I find a Best Friends location near me?
Best Friends has locations throughout the U.S. that are open to the public. We invite you to visit and learn about how you can help save animals not only in your community but across the country.
SOUTHERN UTAH
SALT LAKE CITY
2005 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801-574-2454
Best Friends in Salt Lake City
LOS ANGELES
1845 Pontius Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
424-208-8840
Best Friends in Los Angeles
NEW YORK CITY
307 West Broadway
New York City, NY 10013
929-292-8300
Best Friends in New York City
HOUSTON
901 Pinemont Drive
Houston, TX 77018
(By appointment only)
281-899-8348
Best Friends in Houston
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
1312 Melissa Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-310-8569
Best Friends in Northwest Arkansas
What's the difference between Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Best Friends Pet Adoption Centers?
From our Kanab animal sanctuary to our pet adoption centers throughout the U.S., Best Friends Animal Society locations offer something unique for every animal lover — including tours and adoption events where you might just meet your new best friend.
Our animal sanctuary in Kanab, Utah
The Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, is the largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals in the country, and it’s where Best Friends began in 1984. Nestled in the red rock canyons of southern Utah, the Sanctuary serves as a home-between-homes for up to 1,600 animals on any given day. Visitors can take guided tours, meet the animals, adopt, volunteer, and experience the beauty of the Sanctuary grounds. It remains the heart of the organization and offers a truly inspiring destination experience.
Best Friends Pet Adoption Centers throughout the U.S.
Best Friends Pet Adoption Centers are smaller locations across the country in Los Angeles, New York City, Salt Lake City, and Northwest Arkansas. These centers serve as community hubs where you can adopt pets, volunteer, foster, and attend adoption and fundraising events. These centers focus on connecting homeless pets with loving homes through local partnerships and community programs. Some locations, such as Northwest Arkansas, also offer additional resources, including pet food pantries to support families in the community.
Do I need an appointment to visit one of the Best Friends Animal Society locations?
Most locations don’t require an appointment. We invite you to visit the Kanab animal sanctuary in southern Utah, which is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT. You can visit any of the pet adoption center locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Northwest Arkansas, and Salt Lake City from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
If you’d like to visit the Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Center in Houston, please make an appointment prior to your visit by calling 281-899-8348 or emailing contacthouston@bestfriends.org.
Best Friends collaborates with organizations and communities across the country to save more lives
Shelters and rescue groups in your community need caring people like you to adopt, foster, donate, volunteer, and advocate to help save animals’ lives.
Best Friends’ national network of partners is bringing lifesaving practices to shelters and rescue groups throughout the nation. If you provide your email address, we'll send you a list of shelters where you live and share more about how you can help save the lives of homeless pets.
Stories of hope and healing from Best Friends Animal Society locations across the country
Let's be friends!
If you provide your email address, we'll send you emails with inspiring stories from all Best Friends Animal Society locations — from our pet adoption centers to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary — along with ways for you to make a difference for animals in your community and around the U.S.
