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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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National Mutt Day is December 2

Short legs, blocky heads, long bodies, floppy ears. Celebrate mixed-breed dogs with us!
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Honoring Pets We Have Lost

Virtually experience our Blessing at Angels Rest, remembering the love we have for our companion animals.
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Julie Castle's Blog

No more breed bans for service dogs aboard U.S. airlines after the U.S. Department of Transportation rules against restrictions.
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High-five for 5 Heroes

Read about five amazing individuals who have each helped homeless pets in their own unique and extraordinary ways.
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Finding Love in New York City

Pepito, a senior Chihuahua, traveled from Miami shelter to Best Friends in New York to find a wonderful home.
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Dog Treat Recipes for the Holidays

Let Fido in on the feast with healthy holiday treats that he and his canine friends will love.
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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 3,200 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.
Who We Are
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Our Impact
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Holiday gifts that helps save animals.

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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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Get shopping

Help save animals by purchasing holiday gifts from the comfort of your home.
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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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Help animals all year round by making a monthly gift today.
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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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