
Have fun with an adopted pup — and save a life!
When you adopt a pup from a shelter or rescue group, you’re not only saving a life, but you’re also adding love, fun, and unlimited snuggles to your life.
That's why we collaborated with Puppy Songs (@puppysongs) on their new song, “If I Were Your Pup!” We partnered with them to help you spread the word about the benefits of adopting a dog and to help homeless dogs in your community.
Check out all the fun things you can do with an adopted pup:
Every pup deserves a loving home
Dogs are at risk in shelters across the country every day, but you can take action and create change in your community and beyond when you advocate for adoptable dogs.
How you can help end puppy mills
Best Friends collaborates with passionate and caring people like you to help eliminate puppy mills.

Here are more great ways to help right now!
Work with others in your community to create local change and help keep dogs and cats out of shelters.

Start a petition
Start a petition, and we'll be with you every step of the way with tools, resources and training to help you save more dogs' and cats' lives.

Support a campaign
Use your voice to protect community cats, end puppy mills, and keep pets safe and at home with their families.

Opt-in for mobile alerts
We’ll text you about time-sensitive opportunities to support lifesaving legislation in your area when you sign up to receive mobile alerts.

Foster to save lives
When you foster a homeless pet, it’s a short-term commitment with a long-term impact. Why not open your home to a dog or cat for even a few days? You will be giving a great gift and saving lives.
Donate to save the lives of pups
Your gift today goes straight to work saving the lives of at-risk dogs and cats. You’ll be helping to provide the care and healing they need to find loving homes.
Help a shelter or animal rescue group near you
The Best Friends Network is made up of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations, and other animal welfare groups, all working to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country.
Each and every one of our network partners needs caring people like you to adopt, volunteer, transport, foster, donate, and advocate to help save the lives of pets where you live.