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Sample Kitten Protocol - Cat World

Bethany Heins, director, shelter collaborative

One thing we know from every animal welfare emergency: communities want to help. When people hear that pets in their community need them, they show up. Even if you're worried your community is too small or you don’t think they’ll help, just ask anyway. You may be surprised. The organizations that as…

Reconsidering your mission (Part I)

An experienced animal rescuer explains how shelters can work with rescues to save shelter animals.

This week we transform The Best Friends Podcast into our version of one of the world’s most beloved game shows!

COVID-19 Resources: Animal Care & Control

The 2025 data shows a powerful milestone: The first sizable overall decrease in dogs and cats killed in shelters since the start of the pandemic.

Digital Fundraising Playbook Series: Choosing Images for Digital Fundraising

Tracy Hahn is a Strategist with the Field Training Initiatives team at Best Friends Animal Society.