White and black dog on orange Best Friends leash

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters

In addition to running lifesaving programs in partnership with nearly 3,000 animal welfare groups, we have regional centers across the country and operate the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals. Learn more about Best Friends
Adopt or Sponsor Zima the white cat

Pet of the Week

With the flick of her lanky outstretched paw, Zima beckons every visitor closer.
Best Friends The True Story of the World's Most Beloved Animal Sanctuary book with a Shop Now graphic

Shop and Save Lives

Your purchase will assist homeless pets and help to Save Them All. Shop now!
Achieving no-kill in America by 2025 with map of the United States

No-Kill by 2025

Check out the lifesaving progress being made across the country via interactive maps.
Dog standing in a stroller, wearing a rainbow colored mohawk wig, at Strut Your Mutt

Best Friends Blog

One heck of a finish line: Strut Your Mutt events raise $2.3 million for homeless pets