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The Best Friends Podcast

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 144: The 2nd edition of the Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters released

Since the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) published it in 2010, the “Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters” has been an invaluable resource to sh...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 143: Virtual dog training w/ Goodpup

We know how difficult it is to find veterinary services nationwide, but there’s another shortage impacting animal welfare right now. Dog trainers are also in short supply...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 142: More inclusive adoptions with Secondhand Hounds

We always love hearing from listeners, especially when we hear that the podcast has helped you be more effective in your lifesaving work. This is why we loved receiving t...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 141: Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance

In the colder parts of the country, warmer temperatures are starting to melt the snow and offer a hint of the spring season to come. But for those in animal welfare, you ...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 140: Building better boards (rebroadcast)

Nonprofit boards can come in different shapes and sizes, each often taking its own approach in the ways they support the organization. But let's be real, sometimes suppor...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 139: What to watch for in 2023

To get us started for 2023, we take a moment to think about the year ahead. What has happened over the last few weeks and months that can help us plan for what’s coming n...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 138: 2022 Year End Happy Tales

Across the country, shelters struggled to manage increases in intake, and while adoptions also increased, the boost in positive outcomes couldn’t keep pace. That resulted...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 137: Best of 2022

It’s that time, once again, when we take a moment to reflect on the year (and podcast), that was. 2022 was challenging in many ways, and the 42 episodes from this year re...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 136: Tackling the housing crisis for pet owners

Housing issues are the second most common reason people surrender pets to shelters. If not priced out by exorbitant pet deposits or monthly pet-ownership fees, arbitrary ...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 135: What’s the data telling us about shelter adoptions?

It’s been a challenging year for animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country. Lifesaving gains made during the COVID pandemic seemed to disappear for many...

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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 134: Veteran's Day w/ Dogs on Deployment

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, so we're taking a moment to thank all members of the military, active duty and veteran, for their service. We're also using this as an opportun...

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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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The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 149: Capacity Crisis Marketing

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 148: Getting caught up with Marc Peralta

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 147: Shelter Pet Data Alliance

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 146: Time for a language checkup!

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 145: Preparing for emergencies

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 144: The 2nd edition of the Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters released

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 143: Virtual dog training w/ Goodpup

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 142: More inclusive adoptions with Secondhand Hounds

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 141: Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 140: Building better boards (rebroadcast)

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 139: What to watch for in 2023

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 138: 2022 Year End Happy Tales

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 137: Best of 2022

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 136: Tackling the housing crisis for pet owners

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 135: What’s the data telling us about shelter adoptions?

The Best Friends Podcast Ep. 134: Veteran's Day w/ Dogs on Deployment

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.

Meet the team

Let’s be friends!