Priorities for 2025

A leader in the no-kill movement, Best Friends Animal Society is committed to helping homeless pets.

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Is your community no-kill?

Find out what’s happening where you live and what you can do to help Save Them All.

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Regional Programs

Best Friends works locally in cities such as Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles to reduce the rate of animals entering shelters.

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Network Partners

At Best Friends, we believe that collaboration with local pet shelters and animal rescue organizations is key to ending the killing in America’s shelters. Learn about our Best Friends Network partners.

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Best Friends Advocacy

Read more about our lifesaving initiatives — and the many ways that you can make a difference.

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Spay and Neuter Education

Spay/neuter not only reduces the number of animals who enter shelters, but may also prevent medical and behavioral problems from developing in a cat or dog. Read more.

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Adoption vs. Buying

Learn why it's so important that your next pet is adopted from a shelter, and not bought in a pet store.