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About the Best Friends Network

The network is a free community of 6,000 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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Meet the team

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.

Meet The Team

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Connect with us on social media to stay in the loop about the lifesaving progress we’re making together. 

Onboarding and Training New Animal Care Staff

Fundraising Guides

Shelter Data Help

Ringworm Management Playbook

Virtual Kitten Shower Guide

Kitten Shower Guide

Medical Care for Kittens Playbook

Kitten Foster Pro-Tips

Sample Kitten Protocol - Cat World

Community-Supported Sheltering

Program Endorsements

Staff Recruitment and Retention

Daily Rounds: Planning a Pathway

Heartworm Disease Management

Length of Stay Manual

Canine Care and Enrichment

About the Best Friends Network

The network is a free community of 6,000 animal welfare organizations, including shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter groups, transport groups, and other support organizations.

Meet the team

Let’s be friends!