While the Sanctuary remains the heart and soul of Best Friends, we now have lifesaving centers and programs in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta, Houston, Northwest Arkansas and other areas. In addition, through our national network of partners, lifesaving tactics are being implemented in shelters and rescue groups across the country.
As recently as 2016, nearly 1.5 million cats and dogs were killed in America just because shelters didn’t have the community support or the resources needed to save them. Best Friends is committed to changing that and to bringing the entire country to no-kill by 2025. Together, we can Save Them All.
Best Friends has lifesaving centers around the country
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Located five miles north of Kanab, Utah, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals in the country. It is a home-between-homes for up to 1,600 animals on any given day.
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, UT 84741
435-688-2327
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah »
Best Friends in Atlanta
In Atlanta, we run a completely foster-based program in our continuing efforts to best serve the metro area in its push to end the killing of dogs and cats in shelters, while strengthening the movement across the entire Southeast.
By appointment only
1692 Oak Street SE
Marietta, GA 30060
404-815-6680
Best Friends in Houston
In Houston, we work with city shelters, local animal welfare organizations and passionate individuals to make Houston a no-kill city.
Part of our lifesaving work here includes organizing foster and adoption programs, as well as transports to relocate animals to areas of the country where they are more likely to be adopted.
By appointment only
901 Pinemont Drive
Houston, TX 77018
281-899-8348
Best Friends in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, we bring together animal rescue groups, city shelters and passionate individuals to save the lives of homeless pets in the city.
We also host adoption and fundraising events and provide help and services to the community through NKLA (No-Kill Los Angeles) Coalition.
Our West Los Angeles location includes a kitten care center and a pet adoption center with adoptable dogs and cats from the L.A. city shelters and regionally in California.
1845 Pontius Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
424-208-8840
Best Friends in New York City
In New York, we work with city shelters, local animal welfare organizations, passionate advocates and volunteers to save the lives of pets in the city and the surrounding tristate area.
We host adoption and fundraising events and also run a foster program in partnership with Animal Care Centers of NYC.
307 West Broadway
New York City, NY 10013
347-762-3678
Best Friends in Northwest Arkansas
In Northwest Arkansas, we provide a range of critically needed resources and services for the cats and dogs.
On-site cat and dog adoptions are offered here, along with a pet food and supplies pantry, trap-neuter-vaccinate-return resources and a meeting space for foster caregivers, volunteers and adopters.
The new Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas is scheduled to open in early 2023.
1312 Melissa Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-310-8569
Best Friends in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City, we bring together animal rescue groups, city shelters and dedicated individuals working to make Utah a no-kill state.
We host adoption and fundraising events, run the lifesaving center in Salt Lake City and lead the NKUT (No-Kill Utah) initiative.
2005 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801-574-2454
Best Friends has lifesaving programs across the United States
Best Friends in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County SPCA has partnered with Best Friends to create the Adams County satellite foster program, which is focused on saving lives by increasing kitten and cat fostering.
You, too, can foster, adopt, volunteer and advocate for the animals. Working together, we’ll create better lives for Adams County cats and a happier, healthier community for both people and pets.
Best Friends in Grant Parish, Louisiana
The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce a new partnership with Best Friends Animal Society to save the lives of homeless dogs in Louisiana. We’re focusing our efforts on helping dogs around Grant Parish through adoptions, fostering, transport of dogs to safety and local advocacy efforts.
Best Friends in Navajo Nation
Best Friends is working with Navajo Nation Animal Control and the Navajo Nation Veterinary Program, along with spay/neuter and rescue organizations, to save more lives in the Navajo Nation animal control facilities.
We’re also working to address the overpopulation of free-roaming dogs and to increase public awareness around animal-related issues.
Best Friends in Polk County, Florida
Best Friends and the animal services department of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have come together to save vulnerable kittens through a shelter diversion and foster program. Through this new program, hundreds of kittens have been saved.
Best Friends in Rockingham County, North Carolina
Rockingham County Animal Shelter in North Carolina has partnered with Best Friends to create the Rockingham County satellite foster program, which is focused on increasing kitten and cat fostering efforts to save cats in Rockingham County.
Has your community achieved no-kill?
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Best Friends Welcome Center
Start your Sanctuary visit by stopping at the welcome center to sign up for a tour, become a member of Best Friends Animal Society, pick up city and hiking trail maps, or buy a souvenir in the Sanctuary Store.
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, UT 84741
Best Friends Wellness Center
Located in the heart of Kanab, the wellness center serves the community of Kanab and is open to the public. The facility features weight equipment, treadmills, cycles, spinning and racquetball courts. Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and other classes are available.
163 South 100 East
Kanab, UT 84741
435-644-5474
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