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Make a world of difference for homeless pets with a symbolic gift.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Cat’s world goes from blurry to bright

When Persia came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she could barely open her eyes. Now, she sees her world clearly — and it’s bright and full of love. Read More
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Magical fresh start for senior dog

Dublin needed an adopter who understood his mobility challenges.
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Senior dog regains pep in her step

Sweet Betty recovered from surgery and is thriving in her new home despite a cancer diagnosis.
Senior dog now thrives
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'Let’s stop killing animals in shelters and get more of them adopted out'

Los Angeles Times editorial board calls out the conditions and operations at Los Angeles Animal Services.
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New data shows encouraging trend for pets in shelters

Monthly data from nearly 800 animal shelters from across the U.S. shows the first lifesaving progress for dogs and cats since 2020.
Positive momentum for shelter lifesaving
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog goes from shut down to shining

Sabine’s story shows that even the most broken spirits can heal.
Foster care transforms her
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Adoptable dogs shine bright at Rockefeller tree lighting

Best Friends and Toyota spotlight pet adoption and fostering during the iconic holiday event in New York City.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 animal sanctuary and around the country.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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