From Home to Home Without the Shelter Stay
Increase return-to-home rates
Drive more adoptions
Build lifesaving momentum
Resource Library
Access proven lifesaving strategies in our free library of resources for shelters and rescue groups. Information-sharing is a key component of the Best Friends Network.
— NETWORK PARTNER STATISTICS —
Higher save rate on average for network partner shelters than non-partners.
Shelters, rescue groups, and support organizations make up the Best Friends Network.
In grants. This year, our partners can access more than $2.4 million in grant funding.
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The Best Friends Network is committed to saving the lives of homeless cats and dogs through collaboration, information-sharing, and implementation of proven strategies. Get involved for free!
Opportunities to connect and save the lives of pets
Have fun and connect with fellow network partners and animal lovers at these upcoming events.
In a busy shelter, behavior challenges can develop or worsen quickly, and too often we find ourselves reacting rather than preventing.
In a busy shelter, behavior challenges can develop or worsen quickly, and too often we find ourselves reacting rather than preventing. This session will explore proactive population management strategies that reduce stress, support behavioral well-being, and create better outcomes for at-risk dogs. You'll learn learn how to identify early indicators of risk, implement systems that prevent long-term stays, and use housing, daily routines, and decision-making processes to protect the behavioral well-being of dogs in your care. Whether you're working with limited space, high intake, or complex behavior cases, you'll leave with tools to make prevention a central part of your behavior strategy.
Presented by: Dr. Abbie Atteberry, DVM, MS, CAWA, Elite FFCP, National Shelter Medicine; Best Friends Animal Society
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The Best Friends Network team is your lifeline to support for your organization and collaboration with other network partners.
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