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What type of besties are you and your pet?

Are you and your pet a dynamic duo — there for each other through thick and thin, good times and bath times, creamy and crunchy? Would you call yourselves the snooze-some twosome, blissful to burrow under a single blanket? Or are you yin and yang, two sides to a perfect licky mat?

Enjoy this just-for-fun, five-question quiz to find out how we’d describe you and your best pal. Don’t forget to share on social media and compare results with your friends and family!

 
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Bring love home for a bestie-to-be

No matter where you live, you can make a lifesaving difference for animals waiting for homes of their own.

Every action you take for homeless pets helps to save their lives.

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Volunteer in your community

Whatever your experience or interests, there are countless ways to volunteer your time for pets where you live.
Getting started as a volunteer
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Foster a pet

Opening your heart and home to a furry houseguest, even for just a few nights, helps those pets while freeing up space in the shelter so more lives can be saved.
The fun of fostering
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Adopt a pet

When you adopt a cat or dog from a rescue group or animal shelter, you’re making a lifesaving difference for a loving and grateful animal.
Find adoptable cats and dogs near you
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Keep pets with their families 

Best Friends is working around the country to protect the rights of pets (especially big dogs) and their people, so pets can stay with their loving families — and you can help with your signature. 
Help keep pets with families 

Find great gear for you and your bestie

You’ll find clothes, accessories, pet supplies, gift ideas, and more at our online store. All proceeds go straight back to the animals, so we can save more lives together.

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Read about happy humans and pets who have found their besties

Looking for a little inspiration? These stories of hope, love, and resilience are what having a best friend is all about.

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Super adoption success: More than 200 pets head home

The Best Friends Super Adoption in Northwest Arkansas brought together more than 30 animal organizations to save lives.
Collaboration was key
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Young mama dog gets serendipitous happy ending

After being found as a pregnant stray in Texas, Kookie’s story comes full circle.
It was meant to be
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog springs into new life on 3 legs

After having his leg amputated due to a severe injury, Rex charmed his way into his caregivers’ hearts — and a new home.
Now he's living his best life
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About Best Friends

Best Friends Animal Society is working to save the lives of cats and dogs all across the country, giving pets second chances and happy homes.

Just a few short years ago, cats and dogs were killed in staggering numbers in this country simply because shelters didn't have the community support or the resources to save their lives. That number is now less than half a million per year, but there’s still work to do to ensure a bright future for every dog and cat in America.

Best Friends operates the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals and is committed to saving the lives of homeless pets by working with shelters and passionate people like you. Together, we will bring the whole country to no-kill in 2025. Together, we will Save Them All.

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