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Best Friends partners are comprised of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare groups, all working to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country.

Each and every one of our partners needs caring people like you to adopt, foster, donate, volunteer and advocate to help save the lives of pets where you live.

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Santa Barbara, CA

The mission of the Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) is to save the lives of cats by providing shelter, veterinary care, behavioral support, adoption and foster services, education and community outreach. ASAP seeks to: Maximize community involvement, Reduce the population through adoption, spay/neuter and TNR , redemption, foster care, and education.

Carrollton, GA

We, the Carroll County Animal Shelter, believe in the dignity and sanctity of animal life. We believe that companion animals are a product of human intervention and that we have an obligation to them in regard to humane treatment and responsible stewardship. We will alleviate suffering, prevent cruelty and will treat every animal as kindly as possible.

Mount Juliet, TN

The Mt Juliet Animal Shelter aims to protect the animals and citizens of the City of Mt Juliet Tennessee by continued animal care and control practices. We strive to place each animal in our care into the best home possible by whatever means necessary. We work hard to utilize rescue groups when possible to ensure wonderful homes and keep our numbers low.

Morganton, NC

Our goal is to provide humane care to the animals in our care to produce the best outcomes possible. We also provide community support to keep as many animals in their homes as possible.

Chicago, IL

Safe Humane Chicago builds safe and humane communities by inspiring positive relationships between people and animals. We are an alliance of non-traditional partners that recognize the connections between animal abuse and interpersonal violence and the benefits of the human-animal bond. Comprehensive programming targets at-risk animals and at-risk youth in disadvantaged communities most affected by violence and stray animals.

Braselton, GA

Off the Chain USA provides non-judgmental assistance to improve the welfare of dogs who are tethered in NE Georgia. We serve as an advocate for responsible dog ownership.Primary services include building free fences and distributing free dog houses. When available provide other resources such as food, leashes, collars, carriers, bowls, spay/neuter, and veterinary care.

Dupuyer, MT

OUR MISSION is to speak for those that cannot. This means we want to make sure that dogs and other animals have a voice, through us. Through legislation, local laws, and educating the general public we want to make conditions for dogs and other animals the best it can be .

Winder, GA

PupCat Co. is a no-kill humane society. We are a 501(c)3 organization and 100% of our income comes from donations and adoption fees. We rescue animals from a variety of sources including shelters, people who give up their pets, or if they have been abandoned. Until they are adopted, they are nurtured and socialized in PupCat Co.'s network of foster homes, preparing them to easily adapt as part of a family.

Lisbon, IA

Our mission is to place homeless dogs in their forever homes. We make it our duty to find the perfect home for our dogs and we feel that the most important factor is to follow through with the adoptions. We provide training after the adoptions are complete and we continue to work with the adopters and their families to help educate them about their dog.

Buffalo, NY

Tabby Town is an adoption center & store for rescued cats. Staffed by a committed team of volunteers, we work closely with area shelters performing daily tasks including comprehensive cat care & socialization, customer service and adoptions. This unique, innovative concept in a mall setting allows cats to relax in cozy condos while they await a new home. We also offer cat supplies, toys and educational literature.

Glen Allen, VA

FBRN's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home French Bulldogs in need from commercial breeding kennels, import brokers, public shelters, private rescue groups, owners or Good Samaritans. Our organization is comprised solely of volunteers who nurture and foster these dogs as well as provide education and training. Our goal is to place healthy and happy French Bulldogs into forever homes.

Augusta, GA

The mission of Augusta Animal Services is to enforce state laws and local ordinances pertaining to the care and control of animals, protection of life and property, and to raise public awareness of responsible pet ownership. Augusta Animal Services also serves as an adoption center - finding homes for animals that enter our shelter.

Cleveland, TN

Reducing the number of homeless companion animals by providing low cost spay/neuter for the community.
We plan to accomplish our mission by taking the following steps: To have a major impact on the shelter intake numbers by providing high volume, low cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs, targeting those in the lower wealth areas of Bradley County; To be instrumental in initializing the steps necessary to becoming a no-kill community and help maintain that status when reached. and; To subsidize the existing spay/neuter fees, when necessary and possible, for pet guardians who cannot afford our fees.

Benton City, WA

Our mission is to rescue dogs at risk, advocate for the breed, and educate the public about the true nature of a pit bull that is properly raised in a loving home.

Hillsboro, NH

For the Love of Dog exists to rescue rottweilers and pitbulls from undesirable situations, rehabilitate them and rehome them in northern New England. The organization is an all-volunteer, non-profit licensed charity in New Hampshire

St Augustine, FL

We at SAFE Pet Rescue have a love for animals that overpowers the heartache of seeing them waiting, often hopelessly, at animal control facilities. We go as many times per week as we can to rescue dogs , cats, kittens and pups whose time has run out. How can we stop , knowing there are more to be saved? SAFE also began the Putnam and St Johns Neuter Commuter which works with FCNMHP to spay and neuter thousands of needy animals.

Kill Devil Hills, NC

We help people in Dare County NC help their pets through spay/neuter, vaccination, and medical assistance programs.

Bethel, AK

Bethel Friends of Canines is a volunteer run organization that works in conjunction with the local animal care officers to find permanent homes for abandoned or neglected dogs and puppies in our community. Our mission as a service organization is to increase the canine well being through education, advocacy, and a network of foster and adoptive homes.

Huntington, NY

Golden Paw Society is an all-volunteer organization, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of cats who have been abandoned at municipal animal shelters, are overlooked due to age, health, or stressed behavior, and are therefore at risk of being euthanized. With a unique 'home away from home' adoption center, the cats are able to decompress from their stressful shelter stays and become confident, adoptable pets.

Casa Grande, AZ

It is the mission to provide quality service while dedicating to improving the co-existence of animals and humans. To protect citizens of Casa Grande from zoonotic diseases, primarily rabies, and provide security to citizens from annoyance, intimidation, irritation, and injury from animals. To protect animals from improper use, abuse, neglect, and inhumane treatment. To protect animals from hazards, to encourage responsible pet ownership, as well as reducing animal population through spaying and neutering.

Las Cruces, NM

The Dona Ana County Humane Society's mission is to serve as an advocate for animals and their people in Dona Ana County, N.M., and to maintain an environment of respect, responsibility and compassion through education, legislation and leadership. The organization is committed to reducing animal overpopulation and defending the abused.