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Monthly giving provides the steady support the animals need.

Yes, I want to give monthly:

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It’s Giving Tuesday: Your gift goes 3x as far!

Help pets in shelters find loving homes this holiday season.
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No-kill is within reach, thanks to you

Nearly 2 out of every 3 shelters around the country have reached no-kill, an all-time high!
Working together, we can continue to save the lives of homeless pets in communities like yours – and nationwide – ensuring that the places we call home are better for everyone, pets included.
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Salt Lake City: Let’s save our dogs and cats

You can help dogs and cats in Salt Lake City by volunteering, adopting, or fostering today.
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Our animal sanctuary is at the heart of Best Friends

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the healing home for up to 1,600 dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, horses, pigs, and other animals looking for a second chance.
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Adopt

When you adopt a pet from a rescue group or animal shelter instead of buying from a breeder or puppy mill, you’re providing a lifesaving second chance.
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Volunteer

Wherever you live, whatever your experience or interests, there are countless ways to volunteer your time for pets in need.
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Take Action

You can help create the kind of community you want to live in by teaming up with fellow community members to support progressive pet programs and policies.
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Shop to save lives

When you shop at the Best Friends Store, the proceeds go right to work providing lifesaving care and companionship to animals at our animal sanctuary and around the country.
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The animals say thank you with a special message

Make a planned gift
Make a gift through your will, trust or other financial plan. Planned gifts can reduce income tax and offer substantial tax savings on appreciated properties and securities.
Pet memorials
Honor a beloved pet with a gift in their memory. You'll also be invited to find comfort and healing by taking part in one of our Angels Rest blessing ceremonies.
Make a donor-advised fund gift
A donor-advised fund (DAF) provides you with the flexibility to support the animals through Best Friends while enjoying some favorable tax benefits.
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Respect and responsibility

We are honored to be working together with passionate and dedicated individuals committed to helping homeless pets in every corner of the country.

Let’s be friends! 

Connect with us on social media to stay in the loop about the lifesaving progress we’re making together.  
 

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Thank you to the brands that love our pets, too:

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