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Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters

In addition to running lifesaving programs in partnership with nearly 3,000 animal welfare groups, we have regional centers across the country and operate the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals. Learn more about Best Friends
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Pets and COVID-19

What you need to know about pets in relation to COVID-19.
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Pet Resources

Learn pet care and shelter information from animal experts.
Achieving no-kill in America by 2025 with map of the United States

No-Kill by 2025

Check out the lifesaving progress being made across the country via interactive maps.
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Best Friends Blog

COVID-19 is redefining animal sheltering