Adorable pit-bull-terrier-type dog with upright ears and floppy tongue being walked on a street

What's in a Name?

Does knowing a dog’s breed really matter, or does it just fulfill our human desire to label? Learn more
Sponsor a pet in need

Sponsor a Pet in Need

As a sponsor, you will help provide care and support for a homeless pet (like Klaus!).
Man wearing a Puppies Aren't Products T-shirt smiling and holding a small black and white dog

Shop and Save Lives

Your purchase will assist homeless pets and help to Save Them All. Shop now!
Hansel, a domestic short hair black cat, lying on his side in a barn

Working Cats in L.A.

Some cats might not want to live in a house, but they still need homes. Read Hansel's story
Amina, a white and brown pit bull terrier type dog

Wallflower No More

A foster home, canine pal and "shy dog class" at Best Friends helped Amina come out of her shell.
A baby goat standing on top of an adult goat

Lift Your Spirits

At Best Friends, there’s always something heartwarming afoot.
Woman holding a Maltese dog after adopting him

Celebrating One Year in the Big Apple

Our favorite adoptions as the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in NYC celebrates its one year anniversary. Read their stories
Adopt Juanita, a torbie colored polydactyl cat

Adopt Juanita — Free Flight

Juanita is the girl with something extra - toes, that is! She is polydactyl.
Julie Castle with a dog

Best Friends Blog

Rescue groups that spend thousands of dollars on a single dog at breeder auctions are enabling abuse.