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NO-KILL IN UTAH IS WITHIN REACH

55 out of 59 Utah shelters are now no-kill.

Best Friends has always believed that collaboration is the key to saving more lives, which is why we created the No-Kill Utah (NKUT) initiative and then the NKUT Coalition. 

The NKUT initiative is working to close the gap on lifesaving between dogs and cats in Utah. Utah County alone is responsible for the vast majority of the cats killed in the entire state. We’ve made incredible progress for the animals, but there’s still work to do for our best friends in Utah. Together, let’s Save Them All.

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We need your story.

You can help save lives by simply telling your story. Tell us about your encounters with free-roaming cats and what they mean to your community so that we can spread the word – these cats deserve to be saved.
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Utah's progress to reach no-kill
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Local city ordinances

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How we’re helping to save pets in Utah

Best Friends created the NKUT initiative and we’ve been working hard, along with NKUT Coalition members, to save the lives of homeless pets in Utah through adoption and foster programs, spay/neuter services, kitten programs, advocacy work and more.

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Become an NKUT Coalition member

No one rescue group or shelter can create a no-kill city, and that’s why we work with more than 140 NKUT Coalition members to save lives across Utah.

The NKUT Coalition, led by Best Friends, is at the heart of lifesaving in Utah. Coalition members can receive grants, connect and collaborate with other organizations to help further their work, participate in adoption and fundraising events, take part in mentorship and training opportunities, and more.

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Events: make a difference for pets

Have fun and connect with fellow animal lovers through a variety of local and national events, big and small.

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Free pet adoptions this May
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As part of Walmart's celebration of National Pet Month, adoption fees are covered thanks to Blue Buffalo and Walmart at Best Friends Lifesaving Centers during the entire month of May.
Find Your New Best Friend
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Meet your best friend and bring happy home
Meet your new best friend at our Bring Happy Home event on May 17.
Bring Happy Home
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Resources for animal welfare groups

Everything you need to put together a strategic plan of action for your animal welfare organization can be found here.

Discover lifesaving solutions that have been tested and proven successful. You’ll find ways to solve problems in areas like operations; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); marketing and communications; fundraising; and advocacy.

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Make a gift to the animals

Your gift today will help save the lives of homeless dogs and cats in Utah and nationwide, helping to create a no-kill country.
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STAY CONNECTED

Connect with us on social media and sign up for our email newsletter to stay up to date on our work in Utah and across the country.    

Questions? Contact nkut@bestfriends.org.

Join our Facebook group to connect with other community members working to save the lives of homeless pets in Utah.  
 

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