If you live in or near the Navajo Nation and would like to sign up to volunteer or would like more information about volunteer opportunities, please email our outreach team at outreach@bestfriends.org.
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Saving the lives of pets in the Navajo Nation
You can make a difference for the animals in your community.
Best Friends is working collaboratively with the Navajo Nation Animal Control Program, rescue groups, spay and neuter organizations, community members, and passionate individuals like you to increase lifesaving of cats and dogs in the Navajo Nation.
To give more dogs and cats from the animal control program an opportunity to find homes, our locally based team works closely with the field and kennel officers to find placement and transport to various rescue groups for adoption.
Recognizing how deeply families care about their pets and the challenges this community, like others, face accessing veterinary care, the Best Friends Navajo Nation program team is working with local programs, various Chapters (communities within the Navajo Nation), and other organizations to provide additional pet care resources for community members and their pets.
The Navajo Nation has identified the limited spay/neuter resources as a contributing factor to a free-roaming dog population that has become a public safety concern. Our team, along with many other organizations, are working with the community to address the overpopulation challenges by providing additional spay/neuter resources, along with increasing public awareness around animal-related issues in the Navajo Nation Chapters.
You can make a difference and help us end the killing in shelters in the Navajo Nation by volunteering, adopting, or making a donation to support our lifesaving work.
Keeping pets healthy in the Navajo Nation
Rural communities across the country struggle to access essential services, such as health care, let alone easily accessible and affordable veterinary care for their pets, and the Navajo Nation is no exception.
The next generation of lifesavers
Some of the most powerful advocates for homeless pets are right here in the Navajo Nation and they're just getting started.
I am beyond thrilled and grateful to have received this scholarship! I am really passionate about animal science, and I can't wait for the Best Friends Animal Society to aid and support my journey! Thank you!
Duviana Sanchez
Gallup, NM
I am sincerely honored to have been selected as a recipient of the Phefelia H. Nez Best Friends Scholarship. I am thrilled and deeply appreciative of your support, which will allow me to focus on my Pre-Vet/Agriculture in Animal Science & Industries major at Southern Utah University as I work towards my goal of becoming a Veterinarian. Thank you for supporting my educational journey!
Chyrae Peralto
Cowsprings, AZ
I’m very thankful for this scholarship. I can’t wait to get started with the program. I’m super excited to expand my knowledge within the community and in school. Thank you again.
Natae Morgan
Thoreau, NM
Receiving this scholarship truly feels special and very appreciated that my response was taken into consideration. Grateful 12 more can take advantage of this for the betterment of the community.
Shoshaunna Chee
Salina Springs, AZ
I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to go back to school to fulfill a lifetime passion of mine. It's an honor to receive the support from the Best Friends Organization because it shows me what doors will open, if you believe in yourself and follow your dreams.
Chantelle White
Albuquerque, NM
I wanted to continue to go to school for being there for animals and be a better person for myself. Because of your scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school and learning. Thank you again for your thoughtful and generous gift.
Elucia Stanley
Sweetwater, AZ
This scholarship is not just financial support; it represents a monumental step forward in my journey to dedicate my life to animal welfare. My family and I share the dream that this foundation will one day lead me to establish my own veterinary clinic, allowing me to make an even greater impact on the lives of animals in need. Thank you for believing in my passion and helping me pursue my aspirations.
Abbrielle Shorthair
Coppermine/Page, AZ
Receiving this scholarship is such a great privilege especially as a college student. I am grateful and honored to receive such an award from the Best Friends Animal Society, it’s such an amazing achievement and honor. Thank you so much for this award and supporting in my educational journey.
Tedra Leonard
Nazlini, AZ
Volunteer to help save the lives of cats and dogs
You can make a tremendous difference in the lives of homeless pets by volunteering to support our lifesaving programs in the Navajo Nation.
Adopt to help save lives
When you adopt an animal who’s been patiently waiting for a place to call home, you’re not only saving a life, but you’re also making space at our animal sanctuary for other homeless dogs and cats from the Navajo Nation.
Uplifting tales from the Navajo Nation
Looking for a little inspiration? Check out these pets and their stories of hope, love and resilience.
