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5 remarkable reptiles at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Have you ever heard of a snuggly snake? How about a ticklish tortoise? Well, the Sanctuary is full of surprises.
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Helping pets impacted by Hurricane Ian

Teams work nonstop to assist dogs and cats in Florida shelters
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6 stories about big love for big dogs

These adopters chose large dogs to join their families and they couldn’t be happier about it.
Showing bigger is better
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Two blind cats, an RV and a happy life

After a difficult goodbye to her blind cat of 17 years, Stormy’s life and RV are again filled with cat purrs, snuggles and songs.
Learn about their life on the road
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A new kind of community to help community cats

Learn about the far-reaching effects of one woman caring about 30 unexpected tenants.
Kindness has no borders
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A story of love and learning with an anxious dog

When Lou adopted a strong malamute-husky mix named Midas who had bounced between homes, he changed her life, too.
See how love makes it work
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Natural Disaster Preparedness for Families with Pets
Make plans to care for your pets during a natural disaster.
Learn what to do
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Saving lives

We ensure second chances to pets at our sanctuary and lifesaving centers, even as we expand programs nationwide that keep animals out of shelters in the first place.
Saving lives
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Standing with shelters

We work to save more lives faster by providing shelters and rescue groups with ways to collaborate and connect so they can increase the number of animals they can rehome in their communities.
Standing with shelters
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Teaming Up

We're right there with you as you make a better future for homeless cats and dogs, giving you the support you need to care for your pets and the pets and people in your community.
Teaming up with you

Who We Are

We started over 35 years ago with a no-kill sanctuary in Utah. Today, we’re helping homeless pets in every corner of the country.

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Working Together

All across America, pets in shelters are connected with loving new families, increasing the national save rate from 64% in 2015 to 83% in 2021.

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Our Impact

In 2021, shelters that engaged with Best Friends reduced the number of dogs and cats killed by 0.1%. That number at unengaged shelters increased by 15.3%.

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Best Friends' response to Hurricane Ian
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Act for Animals

We’re saving more animals now than at any point in our history, but our work isn’t done until every dog and cat gets the chance to know care and companionship … in a safe and loving home.

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Strut Your Mutt

Participate in a nationwide walk and fundraiser to save the lives of homeless pets in your community.

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Is your community no-kill?

See how you can help your local shelters save more animals with comprehensive, up-to-date shelter and rescue group data for your community.

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Volunteer

Whether at the Sanctuary, or a shelter in your community, make a real difference in the lives of homeless pets.

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Foster

Help save lives this kitten season by opening your home (and your heart) to fostering.

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Find a pet

Ready to bring home a new best friend?  Adopt, foster or sponsor, and help a homeless pet find their forever home.

Adopt, Foster or Sponsor
- Best Friends Animal Society
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Help animals all year round by making a monthly gift today.
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Adopt a rabbit
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Adopt Raquel
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Get to know Snickers
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Choose a Sanctuary animal to sponsor. Your gift helps find a loving home, spay/neuter, and much more.
Sponsor an Animal
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