Studies & Publications

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Advancements in our lifesaving technology and a sneak peek of our 2023 data analysis

Dog being walked by a person next to a brick wall

Studies & Publications

2022 national dataset shows mix of ups and downs

Studies & Publications

The State of U.S. Animal Sheltering, 2022

Studies & Publications

The State of U.S. Animal Sheltering, 2021

orange and white cat on the floor with toys

Studies & Publications

Consumer Adoption Survey

Tabby cat lying on orange bench with zebra striped blanket

Studies & Publications

Trends in Intake and Outcome Data From U.S. Animal Shelters From 2016 to 2020

Study by Jeffrey R. Rodriguez, Jon Davis, Samantha Hill, Peter J. Wolf, Sloane M. Hawkes, and Kevin N. Morris

Studies & Publications

2021 Dataset Editorial

2021 was a challenging year – but it’s not all bad news

Two animal control officers holding kittens

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Rural vs. Urban Areas

Analysis of Shelter Data: Rural vs. Urban Areas

Three dogs on leashes standing together outside

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The State of U.S. Animal Sheltering, 2020

Young tabby cat in crate looking at camera with head slanted to the slide

Studies & Publications

Vet Shortage and Compensation Survey Data

Female veterinarian examining orange kitten on table

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.

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Shelter Pet Lifesaving Data 2025 Mid-Year Report

Shelter Pet Lifesaving Data 2024 Report

Shelter Pet Lifesaving Data Preliminary 2024

How No-Kill is Calculated

Shelter Pet Lifesaving Data January-September 2024

2023 National Data Report

Advancements in our lifesaving technology and a sneak peek of our 2023 data analysis

2022 national dataset shows mix of ups and downs

The State of U.S. Animal Sheltering, 2022

The State of U.S. Animal Sheltering, 2021

Consumer Adoption Survey

Trends in Intake and Outcome Data From U.S. Animal Shelters From 2016 to 2020

2021 Dataset Editorial

Rural vs. Urban Areas

The State of U.S. Animal Sheltering, 2020

Vet Shortage and Compensation Survey Data

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!