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

Manuals, Handbooks, & Playbooks

Animal Shelters and Rescues Partner to Save Pets

What Shelter and Field Services Staff Should Know About Community Cats

How to Start an Animal Rescue Group

Recruiting Volunteers for Nonprofit Organizations

Pet Profiles: How to Write a Pet Adoption Bio

How Organizations Can Engage and Retain Volunteers

Enrichment for Shelter Cats

Animal Fundraising Ideas: Get More Donations

Animal Caretaker Burnout

Redefining the Role of the ‘Dogcatcher’

Best Friends Volunteer Handbook

How to Start an Animal Sanctuary

Enrichment for Dogs in Shelters

How To Conduct Successful Adoption Events

Shelter Dog Socialization and Dog Introductions

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!