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Access proven lifesaving strategies in our free library of resources for shelters and rescue groups. Information-sharing is a key component of the Best Friends Network.

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Advocacy 101: Engaging Lawmakers with Confidence

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Strategic Intake Customer Service Response Guide

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Build a Plan to Keep Pets Safe in Emergencies

No-Kill Proclamation Materials

From Kennels to Clicks: What Marketing Strategies Actually Drive Adoptions

Shelter Pet Lifesaving Data 2025 Mid-Year Report

Fund Your Lifesaving: How to Apply for 2026 Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grants and Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants

Rescue Roundtable On-Demand

Bust the Bottleneck: Unlocking Flow in the Animal Care Ecosystem

Community Cats Challenge

Empowering Neonatal Kitten Finders to Foster This Kitten Season

Digital Paws: Revolutionizing Animal Welfare Through Social Media Marketing

Let’s be friends!

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.