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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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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

Let’s be friends!

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

Give Love Valentine's Day

Foster a Homeless Pet

Bring Joy Holiday Promotion

Love Comes In All Sizes

Back in Black

Shelter Policy Platform

Plan for Foster Families COVID-19

Foster Win Campaign

COVID-19 S/N Clinic Guide

Intake Diversion in the Field Playbook

Forming and Working with a 501(c)(3) Board Playbook

Forming a 501(c)(3) Support Group Playbook

Deciding Whether to Launch a 501(c)(3) Support Group Playbook

Muzzle Training a Dog

Cats and COVID-19

Best Friends Vet Access App Frequently Asked Questions for Fosters

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!