Thankful for your unfailing support

We’re deeply grateful for the unconditional love of our pets, for the laughter they bring and the hope they instill.

And we’re thankful to be working together with you to save lives. Ensuring a bright future for all is a big endeavor, and you are an important part of this effort.

Stories of gratitude and joy ... made possible by people like you

This lifesaving work continues every day of the year, thanks to caring individuals like you who provide support, give their time and advocate on behalf of homeless pets around the country.
Black and tan dog standing on a gray cushion

Best Friends’ 2022 dataset points to no-kill progress

Let’s make every shelter and every community no-kill by 2025
See the big picture
Julie Castle Blog
Ken wearing a cowboy hat and holding Minnie the dog in his lap, sitting on a boulder in front of a river

Life of adventure for a dog who couldn’t be left behind

Minnie left the Sanctuary for a life full of adventure with her new family.
Read about her travels
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Porcini hte black and white cat sitting on a wood floor

Cat goes from skinny and itchy to healthy at home

Porcini looked and felt terrible, but with veterinary care and diligent TLC from a foster volunteer, he’s now living his best life.
Watch his journey
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Honey and Hambone the dogs looking at each other nose-to-nose

Timid dog and her new family help each other heal

Honey was shy and shut down when she came to the Sanctuary, but in her new home with a new dog friend she’s learning it’s OK to relax and be herself.
Read about life her her new home
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Leonsio the blind orange tabby cat lying on a couch with a Hello Kitty pillow behind him

Blind cat sees the good in everything

Leonsio couldn’t see at all and was skinny and matted when he was found outdoors, but he still sought love and gave it in return.
See how far he's come
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Smiling volunteer Vicki Williams holding Sunny her dog in front of a brick wall background

NYC volunteer is a feline matchmaker

Vicki Williams loves mentoring new volunteers and being a matchmaker for adopters and their feline friends.
Read what inspires her to volunteer
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Person wearing a hoodie with a kitten sitting on their shoulder

Shop and save lives!

When you shop at the Best Friends store, the proceeds go straight to work providing lifesaving care and companionship to animals all around the country.
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Happy dog standing next to a person in grass covered by fall leaves

Need a buddy for the holidays?

Fostering a pet is a short-term way to make a long-term impact. By opening your home to a pet for even a few days, you can help save lives.
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