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GET THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO SAVE MORE LIVES
Proven lifesaving strategies for shelters and rescue groups
Everything you need to put together a strategic plan of action for your animal welfare organization can be found here.
In our resource listed below, you’ll find innovative and lifesaving ways to solve problems in a variety of areas.
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Operations
These operational resources are designed to help animal welfare shelters and organizations start and build essential lifesaving programming.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion
Best Friends is committed to continuing the important conversations on how to acknowledge and dismantle the deep-rooted systems in place in animal welfare that prevent our movement from being truly and deeply diverse, equitable or inclusive.
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Fundraising
Looking to increase your organization’s revenue in order to expand your lifesaving programs?
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Marketing and communications
Having the ability to communicate effectively to your community is critical to getting pets adopted and in homes.
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Advocacy
Making sure both the public and elected officials support animal-friendly policies is important to ensure the safety of animals in your care.
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