Donor Stories Stories

Students at Crestview Preparatory School beside a slide noting Best Friends as receiving donations

California fourth graders champion a cause for pets

Students at Crestview Preparatory School used their school’s annual fundraiser to support the animals at Best Friends Animal Society.
The market was a resounding success
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Ricky Bowry with a dog

7 days, 7 marathons: Helping pets and people

A team of athletes is adventuring across Utah to challenge themselves and raise funds for causes they love, including Best Friends.
They're raising thousands of dollars
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Alida Collewyn holding Felix, her black cat

Her will, her way

Why Alida Collewyn was fiercely determined to give back to the animals of Best Friends
Easy process provides peace of mind
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Bob Odenkirk with a dog helping at a flight transport event during the Los Angeles wildfires

Celebrities support pets affected by L.A. wildfires

Celebrities are using their star power to support Best Friends’ work helping animals amid the wildfire crisis in Los Angeles.
Entertainers step up for the animals
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Black and white cat next to a bag of Blue Buffalo cat treats

Working together to fill pets’ bellies

A new partnership with Blue Buffalo ensures that dogs and cats at Best Friends locations around the country will get all the food and treats they need.
Providing support in many ways
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The Williams family outside in Angels Canyon in front of a blue sky

Kids pay it forward to the animals

This dynamic young duo goes the extra mile to save animals through volunteering, donations, taking care of community cats, and more.
Their experience of a lifetime
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Alex Bowman holding a dog outside the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City in front of his car

Racing to save dogs and cats in shelters

Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman’s love for his dogs fuels a Best Friends partnership alongside Ally Racing to help pets in shelters go home.
Heling animals in New York City and around the nation
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Katy Bentz in a room in Cat World

Livestreaming for homeless pets

Learn how video game actor Katy Bentz got into livestreaming to raise funds for animals at Best Friends — and how you can, too.
Learn about her motivation
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Girl Scout Troop 1019 together at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with a dog

Young activists doing good for animals

Pets around the country have these kids to thank for making their lives better.
See the amazing work they're doing
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Julian Lin and Julie Castle sitting by one another, each with cats in their laps

Young entrepreneur brings generosity to adoptable pets

After his lemonade stand was robbed, 8-year-old Julian Lin visited Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to meet CEO Julie Castle.
Read about his trip of a lifetime
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Person running the Grand to Grand Ultra

Runners accept ‘ultra’ challenge to save dogs and cats

To this trio of animal lovers, raising funds for Best Friends by running the Grand to Grand Ultra will be just as important as finishing the race.
Support their efforts
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Kaley and Joe Mans with Olympia the dog between them

Dog adopters stream live, fun-filled fundraiser

Dancing, challenges, and getting pied in the face were all part of Kaley and Joe Mans’ live online fundraiser for Best Friends.
See how they did
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Rabbit on pile of laundry in front of Speed Queen washing machines

Speed Queen gives Best Friends pets royal treatment

The company supports the animals with donated funds and machines to keep mountains of laundry clean.
Read about the partnership
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Black and white cat wearing a pumpkin costume

8 ways to make Halloween scary good for pets

From pet fostering to puppy play dates, here are some easy and fun ways to celebrate Halloween with pets.
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How cryptocurrency is helping to save animals

Best Friends is now accepting donations in cryptocurrency.
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