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With Best Friends, you're working to save the lives of cats and dogs all across America, giving pets second chances and happy homes. 

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Work-life purrspective from a barn cat

Get to know Leopold, a working cat who naps on the job at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Diamond in the Rough

Emerald was found as a stray in Los Angeles, but after getting cleaned up she found a home where she can shine.
Read Emerald's story
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Julie Castle's Blog

Cat drama: A new tool for helping policymakers separate feline fact from fiction
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Tivoli the hairless Sphynx cat at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

No Hair Don't Care

Bald, beautiful and one of the most affectionate cats ever to grace the Sanctuary, Tivoli is happy in a new home.
Read about his happy ever after
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Strut Your Mutt 2020 goes virtual

The 25th annual dog walking event opens avenues for walkers to raise much-needed funds to save pets.
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Tabby cat injured in forest fire in southern Utah

Three Tough Tabbies

Three cats caught in the flames of a wildfire haven’t let burns stop them from looking for love.
Read their incredible story
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The heart of Best Friends is the Sanctuary, located in the majestic red-rocks of southern Utah.  Come see the animals that inspire our work around the country.  

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Saving Lives »

We adopt and foster pets out of our Sanctuary and lifesaving centers even as we expand programs nationwide that keep animals out of shelters in the first place.
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Standing With Shelters »

We work with more than 3,100 shelters and rescue groups around the U.S., partnering on everything from foster networks to fundraising events.
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Teaming Up With You »

We're right there with you as you advocate for a better future for homeless pets and give you whole-family support as you care for your pets and their people.
Who We Are
Working Together
Our Impact
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Join us for Strut Your Mutt, the virtual walk that saves the lives of dogs and cats in communities across the country.

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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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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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Join the 2025 action team

Help create big change for the pets and people in your community. Connect with a local team of advocates today.
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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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Strut with your community

Join us for Strut Your Mutt, the virtual walk that saves the lives of dogs and cats in communities across the country.
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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.
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Choose a Sanctuary animal to sponsor. Your gift helps find a loving home, spay/neuter, and much more.
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