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Medical & Veterinary

Lifesaving shelter medicine programming is integral to achieving no-kill.

Work around challenges to make sure the pets in your care get the veterinary services they need. You may even expand that care to owned pets in your community — an important and effective way to prevent cats and dogs from being surrendered.

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Find the answers you need for common questions related to medical and veterinary.

Expanding Veterinary Capacity in Shelters Webinar

Hear strategies to expand veterinary capacity and provide more lifesaving care to animals in need.
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Balancing Animal & Community Needs in Crisis

Get insights on how to better balance animal care amid vet shortages and increasing intake.
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Ways Shelters and Rescues Can Close Gaps to Care

Explore ways shelters and rescues can bridge gaps and ensure pets get the care they need.
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Addressing the Veterinary Shortage in Shelters

Learn how Best Friends is tackling the vet shortage with sustainable solutions.
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About the Best Friends Network

The network is a free community of over 5,000 animal welfare organizations, including shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter groups, transport groups, and other support organizations.

The Best Friends Network is your support system in your journey to save the lives of dogs and cats in your communities. Network partners gain access to exclusive challenges, grants, resources, and dedicated support.

Connect with partners across the country, access proven strategies, and collaborate to increase lifesaving nationwide.

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The Best Friends Network team is your lifeline to support for your organization, collaboration with other network partners and connection with Best Friends experts, resources, funding opportunities and so much more.
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