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Volunteer Program Overview Playbook

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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

Let’s be friends!

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

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

Muzzle Training a Dog

Cats and COVID-19

SBA Loans for Nonprofits

COVID-19 Community Cats & Kittens

COVID-19 Additional Resources

COVID-19 Fundraising

COVID-19 Facility Operations

COVID-19 Grassroots Advocacy

COVID-19 Communications

COVID-19 Animal Care & Control

COVID-19 Lifesaving Programs

Fundraising for Municipal Shelters Playbook

Field-Training Programs Playbook

At-Risk Animals Playbook

Volunteer Program Overview Playbook

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!