Grants Stories

Three gray tabby neonatal kittens on a blanket in a cardboard box

‘Kitten kits’ help a California shelter save more pets

With support from Best Friends, Lodi Animal Services is helping people who find ki...
Empowering the community
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Big Hoss the dog outside with his tongue out

2 shelters in Arizona save more dogs than ever before

In just five months, a new program and a grant helped nearly 100 dogs leave two sh...
Navajo County Transport Program saves lives
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Kelly holding two live traps containing cats

A brighter future for community cats in Las Vegas

A first-time trap-neuter-vaccinate-return volunteer helps cats thrive in their war...
Purr-vention is paramount
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Dez the dog lying down with tongue out

Texas animal shelter goes from hidden to hopeful

How Alpine Animal Services in Texas transformed from an isolated shelter into a li...
Saving lives together
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Regan the dog showcasing her large ears

Celebrating 6,000 Best Friends Network Partners

The Best Friends Network reaches over 6,000 partners, as shelters, rescue groups, ...
Celebrating Hamilton’s Healing Hearts
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Lucy the dog with a person beside a Bark Box kit of supplies

Busting barriers between adoptable pets and home

Creative adoption practices help thousands of animals move out of shelters and int...
Small shifts make big ripples
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Spalding the orange tabby cat

Small rescue group, big impact for Wyoming's cats

Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue is changing the odds for Wyoming’s most vulnerab...
Grant offers a furry safety net
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Rose the dog lying on a holiday blanket on a chair with her tongue out

Collaborative adoption events help more pets in Texas

A new adoption program hosted by Houston Pets Alive! helps animal shelters with lo...
Program showcases their true personalities
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Oreo the dog smiling and sitting in a chair

Big moment for big dog at Indiana animal shelter

Oreo spent two years at a shelter without meeting his match. Then, an adoption eve...
The connection that would change lives
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Cashew the dog getting a hug from a smiling person

How a Missouri shelter is helping more dogs shine

The Best Friends shelter embed program supported Independence Animal Services in f...
Partnership helps pups shine
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Person at the cat help desk on the phone with people and a carrier containing kittens

Help desk supports cats and people who care for them

A clever collaboration between Dallas Animal Services, SPCA of Texas, and Best Fri...
A partnership with purr-pose
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Ben the black and white dog lying beside a bowl with his name on it

Big wins for big dogs at an Arizona shelter

Ben went from shy to confident thanks to a fun new training program that helps gen...
Efforts making a lifesaving difference
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Mona the dog on a couch with her family

Grants at work: Saving pets in Las Vegas

With support from the Rachael Ray Foundation and Best Friends, Hearts Alive Villag...
Partnership with Best Friends feels full circle
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Ear-tipped black and white community cat

Virginia shelter shines when it comes to saving cats

Pulaski County Animal Control finds new ways to help cats
Trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) program implemented
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Child lying in grass between two dogs

5 lifesaving wins you might’ve missed...

If summer slipped away from you too, here are 5 wins for the animals to get you ca...
Stories to inspire you
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