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Be a hero for homeless pets

Best Friends is teaming up with SUPERMAN to save lives, and you can help by making a lifesaving difference for animals.
How You Can Help
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Best Friends is responding to the Flooding in Texas.

 
SAVING PETS NEAR YOU
A dog or cat is killed in America’s shelters every 90 seconds just because they don’t have a safe place to call home. You can help change that.
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Home for all pets starts with you Explore our locations See how pets in your community are doing
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No-kill is within reach, thanks to you

Nearly 2 out of every 3 shelters around the country have reached no-kill, an all-time high!
Working together, we can continue to save the lives of homeless pets in communities like yours — and nationwide — ensuring that the places we call home are better for everyone, pets included.
See How Your Community Is Doing
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Our animal sanctuary is at the heart of Best Friends

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the healing home for up to 1,600 dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, horses, pigs, and other animals looking for a second chance.
Experience the Magic
YOU'RE SAVING THEM ALL
Best Friends supporters like you make this work possible and are passionate about saving the lives of pets in shelters. Here are your stories.
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Meet the faces of no-kill Read stories of hope and resilience Share your story with us
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Faces of No-Kill: Shelter dog now living on easy street

Annie overcame her challenges with time, support, and lots of broccoli. Read More
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New pets bring love and laughter

Furry, floofy, and full of mischief, pets have a special way of completing the families who welcome them home.
Share moments that make a house a home
Best Friends Magazine
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Free spay/neuter for L.A. dogs

Group effort to serve 400 dogs in need of surgeries.
A successful event
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Considering animals as neighbors

A new book invites us to see fellow animals as neighbors, as part of our community.
We’re really not so different
Best Friends Magazine
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Animal shelters’ no-kill state of mind

A look at the progress toward no-kill nationwide — from the states that are already no-kill to the ones furthest from that goal but still committed.
Everyone can do something
Best Friends Magazine
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Shy cat’s leap of faith leads to love

A shy cat at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary steps out of the shadows and into a home with her new bestie, a 12-year-old boy named Avery.
One moment changed everything
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Flooded Okla. animal shelter sees outpouring of support

When trouble bubbled up, teamwork and community support kept tails wagging and spirits high.
When crisis strikes, community saves the day
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Just like Superman™ has his best friend, Krypto, you can adopt a superhero of your own!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
We're working to save the lives of dogs and cats around the country. We can’t do it without you.
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End steep pet fees for families in public housing Volunteer from your home Get started fostering kittens
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Adopt

When you adopt a pet from a rescue group or animal shelter instead of buying from a breeder or puppy mill, you’re providing a lifesaving second chance.
Adopt a Pet
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Volunteer

Wherever you live, whatever your experience or interests, there are countless ways to volunteer your time for pets in need.
Sign Up to Volunteer
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Take Action

You can help create the kind of community you want to live in by teaming up with fellow community members to support progressive pet programs and policies.
Advocate for Animals
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Shop to save lives

When you shop at the Best Friends Store, the proceeds go right to work providing lifesaving care and companionship to animals at our sanctuary and around the country.
Shop Now
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A summer tribute to honor their memory and save lives

Create a Memorial
WAYS TO GIVE
Your support goes straight to work saving lives. You provide homeless animals with help and healing.
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Our most recent financial reports Awards for our lifesaving work Give the gift of kindness
Make a planned gift
Make a gift through your will, trust, or other financial plan. Planned gifts can reduce income tax and offer substantial tax savings on appreciated properties and securities.
Learn more
Pet memorials
Honor a beloved pet with a gift in their memory. You'll also be invited to find comfort and healing by taking part in one of our Angels Rest blessing ceremonies.
Create a memorial
Make a donor-advised fund gift
A donor-advised fund (DAF) provides you with the flexibility to support the animals through Best Friends while enjoying some favorable tax benefits.
Learn more
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Respect and responsibility

We are honored to be working together with passionate and dedicated individuals committed to helping homeless pets in every corner of the country.
See Our Recognitions

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