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Save Them All

Remembering a Pet

Explore ways to celebrate the life of a cherished pet or animal lover:

 
Memorial Giving
 
 
Pet Loss Resources
 
 
Discover Angels Rest
 
Ichi the dog on a leash while holding a large toy ball in his mouth

Pet housing restrictions? Challenge accepted

Ichi’s new family took dog fostering to the next level by moving to an apartment that welcomes dogs of any size.​ Read his story
Sponsor Sophia Loren, a Belgian shepherd mix dog

Sponsor a Pet in Need

As a sponsor, you will help provide care and support for a homeless pet (like Sophia Loren).
Tabby kitten playing with a catnip toy with a Best Friends logo

Shop and Save Lives

Your purchase will assist homeless pets and help to Save Them All. Shop now!
Megan Iturburu with her cat Lennox after they were reunited

A Very Happy Birthday

Lennox slipped out of his home and spent time in two different shelters before his family found him — on his 15th birthday. Read their story
Smiling gray pit bull terrier with tongue out lying on an orange chair

Love to Save Lives?

Use your love of livestreaming to raise funds for the animals on Tiltify.
Medium hair tabby with white cat with a No-kill nationwide map with a graphic of the United States

No-Kill by 2025

Check out the lifesaving progress being made across the country via interactive maps.
Jacko the Chow Chow next to a person sitting to his side

From Guard Dog to Teddy Bear

Jacko didn’t want to be touched when he first came to Best Friends, but now he loves petting, brushing and belly rubs. Read his story
Adopt Bunny a brown tabby cat

Adopt Bunny

Bunny always seems happy to see you, though only wants to be petted sometimes.
CEO Julie Castle with Olivia, one of the dogs being treated for distemper after being rescued following Hurricane Harvey

Best Friends Blog

Getting to no-kill 2025 through data, Best Friends staff embedded into shelters and you.