Best Friends National Conference

The Best Friends National Conference equips attendees with the latest tools and data-driven techniques to take home and save more lives in their communities.

The Best Friends National Conference brings together animal welfare members and volunteers from across the county to gain lifesaving knowledge and practical strategies to fast-track lifesaving at their organizations.

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2025 Best Friends National Conference

Join us at the Best Friends National Conference, happening February 20-22, 2025, in Palm Springs, California, and let’s make history. #bring2025home.

At the Best Friends National Conference, you’ll learn about the latest tools and data-driven techniques to help you immediately start saving more dogs and cats in your community — everything you need to reach or sustain no-kill status in 2025 and in the future. You will hear presenters from diverse backgrounds and all types of organizations, including leaders in advocacy and community engagement, field and animal services, shelter medicine and animal care, fundraising and development, and other animal welfare topics.

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Why attend the Best Friends National Conference?

Come and be inspired, educated, and empowered to take your communities no kill, and make a positive impact on the lives of animals.

Attend sessions on a wide range of animal welfare topics to help your organization save more animals and reach or maintain no-kill status in 2025 and in the future.
Make meaningful connections with fellow animal welfare staff members and volunteers from across the country.
Earn continuing education credits (CEs) or continuing education units (CEUs) to further your professional development.
Explore the Hub to enjoy delicious food, mingle with exhibitors and sponsors, grab conference swag, and shop for human and pet gear.

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