Lifesaving Events There are so many fun ways to get involved and help save lives. Here’s where you can find information about pet events hosted by Best Friends Animal Society near you and around the country. Strut Your Mutt Learn about the nationwide annual fundraising dog walk and festival that's a day of fun for four- and two-legged participants of all ages. Learn about Strut National Conference Whether you work at a shelter, volunteer with a rescue group or just interested in animal welfare, the Best Friends National Conference is for you. Learn more about the conference Be An Events Volunteer Volunteers are crucial to the success of our events. They help the event run smoothly and ensure that every attendee has a wonderful experience. Find opportunities near you. Best Friends Symposium This dynamic online education and development symposium is perfect for those devoted to making change for pets and people. Learn more Expert Speakers Request a Best Friends expert to speak about animal welfare topics, including animal behavior and care, fundraising, marketing, PR, events, legal issues, volunteers and more. Request speaker Family Fun Animal-focused activities for the young (and young at heart). Join Best Friends for free animal-themed activities streamed right from our YouTube channel. Learn more Golden Circle Golden Circle members are invited to join us in person for exclusive Best Friends special events. Go to the website Host An Event Individuals like you help raise critical funds for Best Friends Animal Society to help end the killing. Learn how you can host an event to benefit animals in need. Be a host Super Adoptions These free, fun, festival-like adoption events find homes for hundreds of animals during one exciting weekend. Learn about super adoption events Learn to Run a Sanctuary Learn more about our new Running a Lifesaving Sanctuary course, an intensive three-month training for people who want to create and maintain their own animal sanctuary. Learn more
