Grants Stories

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
Julie Castle Blog
Renee Skipper holding a cat in front of a kennel

How a journey home to Alabama saved dogs and cats

When Lisa Barrett returned to her hometown on assignment for Best Friends, she pro...
Great things happening at Dothan Animal Shelter
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Mama cat nursing kittens

Small but mighty: How 3 rural shelters save cats

Three Southern, rural shelters are no-kill today because of their programs that sa...
Saving lives together
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Cream and white kitten lying in a bed and meowing

How a N.J. shelter is changing the future for pets

Through a Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grant, a shelter built lifesaving partner...
Grant helps cats and changes lives
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Johnney Ehrlich beside a window with a kitten

A little ‘tush push’ is sometimes all it takes

The power of teamwork and a well-timed push can be unstoppable.
A little push helps shelter with TNVR and other lifesaving programs
Julie Castle Blog
Two people holding three dogs and a sign that says, 'My pup got microchipped'

Animal shelters work to get more lost dogs home

Best Friends Network Partners joined a month-long challenge and reunited nearly 50...
Grants provided to participants
Best Friends Magazine
Tanner the man lying next to Tanner the dog

How a Baltimore shelter saved a scared dog named Tanner

The Best Friends embed program supported Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter ...
A plan for every animal
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