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The Best Friends National Conference is Back!

Our work has evolved rapidly the past several years as we all work to change an institutionalized sheltering system that was not designed to save lives. The operational changes during COVID-19 have served to accelerate even more change and a determined group of leaders believes now is the time for u…

Love is Special campaign materials

Fall in Love

The journey for El Paso, Texas, towards becoming a no-kill community is a familiar one - mostly. In 2013, only one in four pets that entered the shelter made it out alive. A public outcry led elected officials to support a plan to reform the city's animal services department.

Give Love Valentine's Day campaign resources

Love Comes In All Sizes campaign resources

Love is Ageless campaign materials

Right now, hundreds of people representing dozens of shelters and rescue organizations are working tirelessly to help those who need assistance due to the winter storm that devastated Texas.

Accessibility in Animal Welfare: Increase Lifesaving with Access for All