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.
Person wearing a hat reaching down to feed some watermelon to a pig in a small yellow pool

A pool party just for pigs

Pigs at the Sanctuary make a splash and have a blast at a summertime soiree just for them.
Check out the fun
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Family adopting Jewel the dog in front of a window

Easier adoption process saves more dogs and cats

A chance meeting with a Best Friends staff member caused an Iowa organization to change the way it viewed adoptions and save more animals.
Read how they embrace change
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A person and dog in a green canoe on the water in front of a rock overcropping

Dogs find treasure at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Photo essay explores dogs taking a dip in waters rumored to hide ancient riches and how they end up discovering something even better.
Is Montezuma’s gold hidden at the Sanctuary?
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Turtle the kitten wearing her protective helmet

Faces of No-Kill: Kitten with serious head wound gets custom helmet

Shelter collaboration, community support, and TLC help Turtle the kitten survive and thrive.
Joint effort helps save special kitten
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Acadia the cat standing on his hind legs doing a high-five with a person

Cat goes from shy to showman

Acadia didn’t want anything to do with people when he first came to Best Friends, but special attention from a caregiver changed that.
Now he's a tour highlight
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Julie Castle bundled up in warm clothing at the finish line of the first-ever Strut Your Mutt event

A love letter to Strut Your Mutt

An event near and dear to my heart
Strut Your Mutt now returns to its roots
Julie Castle Blog
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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