Adopt a pet and save a life
Looking to find your new best friend? You can save the life of a dog or cat by choosing to adopt from a shelter or rescue group instead of buying from a breeder or puppy mill.
In 2024 alone, 425,000 cats and dogs were killed in this country’s shelters, including here in
We know millions of households will add a pet to their family this year and if just 1 in 17 more of those families chose to adopt a pet from a shelter, we could reach no-kill in
So when you adopt from a Best Friends location, a network partner or one of the many shelters and rescue groups around the country, you’re not only adding a loyal and loving companion to your family, you’re helping to save lives.
Adopt a pet from Best Friends
In addition to running our animal sanctuary in Southern Utah and partnering with thousands of shelters and rescue groups, Best Friends operates its own lifesaving centers around the country.
Adopt a pet from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
On any given day, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, located in Kanab, Utah, is home to up to 1,600 animals, including dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, pigs and others. Many of the animals arrive needing a little extra care and healing before they’re ready to join a family of their own.
When you adopt a furry (or feathered) friend from the Sanctuary, you’re not only changing that pet’s life, you’re helping to Save Them All.
Search for a Sanctuary animal
Meet a few adoptable pets at our sanctuary:
More places to find your bff
Best Friends is partnering with these communities throughout the country to help save their homeless pets, and you can be a part of that lifesaving when you adopt a pet.
Adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue group
When you give us your email address, we'll send you a list of shelters where you live. We'll also share more about how you can help save the lives of homeless pets.
Adoptable pets near you
These adoptable dogs and cats near you are looking for homes of their own:
Here's why you should adopt a pet
Pet adoption not only provides homeless dogs and cats the second chances they deserve, but it also provides people with loyal, loving companions who positively impact our health and well-being.
Casey, my funny, spirited fox terrier mix, is my best friend because she pulled me out of the darkness after my husband died and gave me a reason to smile again. When she has a bad case of the 'zoomies,' she'll stop and give me a tap as if to say, 'Look at me, Mom.' It's just priceless.
Poppy Cakes is the soul that I spend the most time with. She is my best friend because she is always excited to go hiking. We go every day. She also comes to the office with me while I am working. She cuddles, she listens, she's always in a good mood, she's smart, and she is always interested in everything I do.
Bruno is about to turn 12 on June 2; he's my happily grumpy sidekick. He loves his 'cookies' and will do a high five for one. He's been my confidant and my snuggle bug since he was 2.5 months old, a rescued pet from the Bahamas. He loves to get his face washed with a warm washcloth and loves butt rubs and neck scratches. I love my little old man; he's such a joy.
Rocky is a big gray tabby cat. He came to live with me when someone left him in the apartment parking lot 10 years ago. We have a nightly ritual: I work at home, and when my day is complete, I stretch out my back by lying on the floor and Rocky joins me. He rolls on his back and stretches his paws. Then we have dinner and play with his favorite ball. He is the best kitty in the world.
Our Rosie was adopted in December 2024 and has changed our lives tremendously. We never had a pet before, and adopting our cat Rosie was the best thing we have done. Rosie brings so much love and happiness to our home. She adapted to her new home immediately and now is the queen of our household. She loves us just the way we love her back.
Happily ever afters
