Guess what we’re thankful for … you!

Your love is the reason tails are wagging and motors are purring. The animals and everyone at Best Friends are celebrating you — and all the lives you’ve saved. Thank you for being a hero to the animals.

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Stories of love and hope, comfort and joy

Read on to meet some of the animals your support has helped.

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Tips for giving a pet as a gift for the holidays

If you’re considering giving someone a pet as a gift, a few thoughtful steps can h...
Preparation can help make sure this gift feels like magic
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Calliope the calico cat

Faces of No-Kill: Senior cat lives life on her terms

Thanks to patient humans who respected her boundaries, 10-year-old Calliope is now...
Calliope is currently thriving
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62 cats fly to care and second chances

When a shelter in Texas needed help preventing a disease outbreak, fast action and...
Cats receive second chances
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Bruce the cat with Ollie and the baby

Adoption update: Baby and kitten grow up together

Best friends Ollie and Bruce have always been by each other’s side — even when lif...
One bigger happy family
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Gray and white cat looking intently at a Christmas tree

Why cats love Christmas trees and how to keep them safe

Learn from Best Friends cat behavior expert Samantha Bell why many cats are obsess...
Set your cat up for success
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Pet photos to give thanks, one wag or whisker at a time

Join us in celebrating the small, heartwarming moments at Best Friends Animal Sanc...
Thank you for being part of this community of kindness
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You can make this holiday season even brighter for homeless pets

No matter where you live, you can make a lifesaving difference for animals waiting for homes of their own when you foster, volunteer, and support your community's animal shelters.

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Spend the season with a buddy

Fostering is a short-term commitment with a long-term, lifesaving impact. Opening your home to a pet gives that dog or cat valuable life experiences, like meeting new people and learning how to play.
The fun of fostering
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Volunteer to save pets

Volunteers — passionate, caring people like you — are the heartbeat of our organization. Whatever your interests and wherever you live, there’s a way you can help.
Becoming a lifesaving volunteer
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See how your community is doing

With your help we can save every at-risk pet in a shelter this year and secure a better future for our best friends.
Is your community no-kill?

Shelters and rescue groups in your community need caring people like you to adopt, foster, donate, volunteer, and advocate to help save the lives of pets. 

When you give us your email address, we'll send you a list of shelters where you live and share more about how you can help save the lives of homeless pets.

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Sponsorships make great gifts for animal lovers

With your gift of $25 or more, you can send a special e-card or a printable card that lets your loved one know all about their pet and the lifesaving impact of their sponsorship.
Give a Sponsorship Gift

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