ResQwalk: An app that saved lives

Thank you so much for supporting homeless pets in your community and around the country by logging your miles on the ResQwalk app.

The ResQwalk app allowed users to raise money and resources for their favorite animal welfare organizations by logging their steps over the years.

As time has progressed, goals have updated, and different operating systems are requiring extensive updates to keep the app running. After careful analysis and feedback from participants, ResQwalk was discontinued on September 30, 2023.

Best Friends will continue to support our United States-based network partners by providing more flexible, innovative fundraising opportunities that will create more consistent revenue, maximize lifesaving, and help make the United States no-kill by 2025.

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Walk tracking ended September 30

The ResQwalk app was functional through September 30, 2023. After September 30, the app shows an error message when you attempt to record a walk. No data will be tracked or recorded.

What to expect as a ResQwalk user

ResQwalk was discontinued on September 30, 2023 and the app no longer allows you to record a walk.

After September 30, any payouts owed (even those who earned $5 or less) will be sent by November 1, 2023. The app is no longer available to download for iOS or Android users.

You can continue to help save homeless pets 

You create a healthier community for both people and homeless pets when you foster, adopt, and advocate for the dogs and cats who need it most.

Help make every shelter and community no-kill by 2025 

We’re working with animal shelters, lifesaving groups, and individual community members to take collective responsibility for at-risk pets right where they live.

Is Your Community No-KIll?

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Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City

Strut has gone full circle, and while the event is no longer nationwide, it’s still happening right where it all started here in Salt Lake City. Join us for fun, festivities, and dog walking.

Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City

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Create a fundraiser

No matter where you live, there are so many ways to raise money and awareness to help save the lives of homeless pets.

Raising funds to save lives

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Foster a pet

Fostering a pet is a short-term commitment with a long-term impact. By opening your home to a dog or cat for even a few days, you can save lives. 

The fun of fostering a pet

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Adopt a pet near you 

When you adopt a cat or dog from a rescue group or animal shelter near you (instead of buying a cat or dog), you’re making a lifesaving difference for a loving and grateful animal. 

Find adoptable cats and dogs near you 

Help a shelter or animal rescue group near you  

The Best Friends Network is made up of thousands of public and private animal shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations, and other animal welfare groups, all working to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country. 

Each and every one of our network partners needs caring people like you to save lives through pet adoption, volunteering, fostering kittens, and advocating to help save the lives of pets where you live. 