Thank you for being a good friend to the animals

Homeless pets across the country have a brighter, safer future, thanks to you.

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Stories of love and hope, comfort and joy

Read on to meet some of the animals your support has helped.

Goldilocks the cat in a basket with her paw over the side

Faces of No-Kill: A just-right home for persnickety cat

For Goldilocks, home didn’t turn out to be a cottage in the woods. Instead, it was an NYC apartment full of love.
See her now
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Smiling tan and white dog in a home setting

Celebrating 40 years of Best Friends together

Read letters from animal lovers like you who’ve shared their memories of Best Friends Animal Society over the years.
See some of the letters we've received
Best Friends Magazine
Shepherd-type dog in a home setting

3.4% fewer animals were killed in shelters so far in 2024

Best Friends’ latest data shows a turning point for shelters across the country.
Let’s celebrate the positive momentum in lifesaving
Julie Castle Blog
Heron being anesthetized for the endoscopy

Heron gets emergency surgery and second chance at life

A distressed night heron came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in need of care after swallowing a fishhook.
Delicate procedure helps bird
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Smokey the pig being introduced to Peter, another pig

Shy piggy blossoms with a little help from his friend

When Morgan Denning visited Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she wasn’t planning on adopting a pig. Then, fate stepped in.
Sleepover leads to match made in piggy heaven
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Person holding a Ryan Reynolds face on a stick with the cat carrier holding the cat she'd adopted

Pets named Ryan Reynolds go home during birthday bash

Playfully trolling an A-list celebrity for his birthday and saving lives? Best Friends is so there.
A birthday to remember
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Dog Cat

You can make this holiday season even brighter for homeless pets

No matter where you live, you can make a lifesaving difference for animals waiting for homes of their own when you foster, volunteer, and support your community's animal shelters.

Two smiling people sitting outside on a step with two dogs

Spend the season with a buddy

Fostering is a short-term commitment with a long-term, lifesaving impact. Opening your home to a pet gives that dog or cat valuable life experiences, like meeting new people and learning how to play.
The fun of fostering
Person holding a tiny kitten close to them

Volunteer to save pets

Volunteers — passionate, caring people like you — are the heartbeat of our organization. Whatever your interests and wherever you live, there’s a way you can help.
Becoming a lifesaving volunteer
Small dog sitting next to a person on a blanket

Make your community no-kill in 2025

In 1984, an estimated 17 million dogs and cats were killed in U.S. shelters. Today, that number is just over 415,000.
See how your community is doing
Smiling person on a hike in fallen leaves with two dogs in autumn

Sponsorships make great gifts for animal lovers

With your gift of $25 or more, you can send a special e-card or a printable card that lets your loved one know all about their pet and the lifesaving impact of their sponsorship.
Give a Sponsorship Gift

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