Every day, more than 1,700 dogs and cats are killed in our nation’s shelters because they don’t have safe places to call home. But people like you are changing that.
Animal shelters, local stakeholders, lifesaving groups, and individual community members are working together to take collective responsibility for at-risk pets right where they live. Together, we can create compassionate no-kill communities nationwide for pets and the people who care for them.
Explore lifesaving for dogs and cats nationwide and see how you can help your local shelters save more animals.
View Pet Lifesaving DashboardBest Friends is leading the no-kill movement by running lifesaving community programs for dogs and cats, providing support and training for animal shelters and rescue groups, and mobilizing community members on behalf of pets in need across the country.
Help create big change for the pets and people in your community. Connect with a local team of advocates today.
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