Senior pit-bull-type dog smiling on out on a walk with two leashes

Living the Good Life in NYC

A foster home helps senior dog named Suki to feel better and (ultimately) find a home. Read her story
Sponsor Daria, a German shepherd

Sponsor a Pet in Need

As a sponsor, you will help provide care and support for a homeless pet (like Daria).
Woman wearing a Best Friends hoodie holding a small black terrier puppy

Shop and Save Lives

Your purchase will assist homeless pets and help to Save Them All. Shop now!
Black and white cat on a gray bed

First Impressions

An emergency surgery saved Simon the cat’s life and then he got a new home. Read his story
Diana, the black domestic shorthair cat

Office Pets

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary extends into offices where animals have important jobs.
Smiling small white terrier mix dog with no-kill by 2025 nationwide by 2025 map

No-Kill by 2025

Check out the lifesaving progress being made across the country via interactive maps.
Shorty the brown dachshund dog

Now Living the Good Life

Surgery saved Shorty the dachshund’s life, love brought him home, and forgiveness helped him make a new friend. Read his story
Adopt Wilbur, a brown tabby cat with a white chest

Adopt Wilbur

This striking tabby loves to talk! When you meet Wilbur, he's not shy about asking for some pets.
Dog sitting in front seat of a NKLA van

Best Friends Blog

The Game of Thrones, animal welfare style, happened in Los Angeles. Then came NKLA.