Say hello to the Dogtown welcome wagon

Every dog deserves a second chance, and at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary’s Dogtown, that chance begins the moment they arrive.

Go behind the scenes at Dogtown admissions to see how the dogs receive individualized care, behavioral support, medical attention, and plenty of love until they land homes of their own. And meet the dedicated staff and volunteers who help every dog feel safe, build confidence, and take the first steps toward a loving home.

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These pups are thriving thanks to you

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

Birdie the French bulldog lying down with her wheelchair behind her

Small dog’s big joy leads her home

Birdie’s bright personality led her to a life full of adventure on wheels.
A new way of moving through the world
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Pearl the dog surrounded by people wearing orange prison jumpsuits

Pearls of wisdom from Pearl the dog

A dog found alone in the desert embodied the power of second chances for everyone ...
The power of second chances
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Kayak the dog lying next to another dog on a bed

How one easygoing dog helps shy dogs bloom

At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kayak’s calm presence — and very serious commitm...
Providing emotional support duties
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Tator the dog in a kennel

Couple’s plan to adopt one dog changes with a bark

A Texas couple fell in love with Tator’s online Best Friends adoption profile, but...
Right where they belong
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Millie the dog lying on a couch

Mama dog’s classic rom-com story

After being rescued with her seven puppies, Millie became the main character in a ...
She's now loving city life
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Minnie the dog outside on a leash

Faces of No-Kill: Dog meets her kindred spirit

The third time proved to be the charm for a shelter dog turned beloved best friend...
Temporary stay quickly becomes permanent
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More ways to help dogs at the Sanctuary

When you adopt, donate, sponsor, or volunteer, you're making a difference for dogs in need and saving the lives of homeless pets at the Sanctuary and around the U.S.

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Volunteer at Dogtown

Volunteering is a great way to get face-to-face interaction with the dogs, and it’s your chance to help with daily care, including dog walking and puppy socialization, or to lend a hand in the Sanctuary adoptions hub.
Volunteering at Dogtown
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Sponsor a dog at the Sanctuary

If you feel a special connection to a dog here at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, you can provide a little extra TLC with the gift of sponsorship.
Sponsoring a Sanctuary dog

Adopt a dog

Looking to add a new pup to the family? Great! Start your search today.

Adopt a Sanctuary Dog

If you can't adopt right now, consider opening your home to a foster pet. Whether it’s for a few days or a few weeks, fostering helps save lives.

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About Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends is working to end the killing of dogs and cats in U.S. shelters in part by getting more pets out of shelters and into loving homes.

We’ve come a long way since the first known city reached no-kill in 1994, and now we’re closer than ever to making the entire country no-kill. Of the roughly 3,900 shelters operating in America today, 1,300 of them are not yet no-kill, but nearly half are close with 100 or fewer additional pets to be saved, and we know what to do to get them there.

Best Friends is committed to working with passionate people like you to save homeless pets through adoption, volunteering, fostering, and advocacy. In addition to our pet adoption centers around the U.S, we also founded and run the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals.

Working together, we can save homeless pets in our communities and secure a better future for our best friends. Together, we will bring the whole country to no-kill.