Best Friends National Conference Stories

Volunteers with Best Friends give their time, energy, and love to help animals thrive.

The commitment of someone who plays to win, instead of playing not to lose

At the Best Friends National Conference, Dr. Jane Goodall talked with me about leading with hope.

Reserve some time to celebrate Best Friends day by volunteering or fostering, adopting a pet or showing your appreciation for the staff at your local shelter.

A handful of animal organizations are recognized with Best Friends Network Partner Awards at the 2019 Best Friends National Conference in Dallas.

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter has made great progress saving more dogs and cats, from less than 50% to 97%. Read how they did it.

Jess Roper reflects on the 2019 Best Friends National Conference in Dallas, Texas, and our country's march towards no-kill, which is inevitable.

Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Mobile, Alabama, is inspired to save more homeless pets after attending the Best Friends National Conference.

Learn and be inspired by watching live stream of Julie Castle’s keynote address from the conference this Saturday.

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t

Clermont County, Ohio, makes great strides in saving more shelter animals and is on the no-kill path.

Best Friends Conference provides inspiration and tools to help shelters and rescue organizations move entire United States to no-kill by 2025.

Riding their bikes thousands of miles cross-country, Floyd Lampart and Kevin McCall raise money for and awareness about pets in need.

Maddie's Fund gives out grant funds to Best Friends National Conference attendees, including $1,000 to One Tail at a Time.

Best Friends 2016 Conference in SLC, Utah, at the Salt Palace Convention Center offers inspiration, networking and learning opportunities.