Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Stories

Lisa Barton

Community Voices: Lisa Barton

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Lisa Barton who give back to pets and people in their community.
See what she said about the importance of community collaboration
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Keith Slim-Tolagai with a dog on his lap, sitting in the open door of a transport van

Lifesaving rides for pets in Navajo Nation

Hundreds of dogs and cats each month find a fresh start in a new place, one drive at a time.
Read about their transports
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Jasmine Crisp and Papi

Community Voices: Jasmine Crisp

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Jasmine Crisp, who give back to pets and people in their community.
See what she finds most rewarding
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Janae Matthews

Community Voices: Janae Matthews

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Janae Matthews who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read about the connection between community and animal welfare
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Brown puppy with a cast on his leg

New veterinary resources for pets in Navajo Nation

Soul Dog Rescue and Nuzzles & Co. team up to provide spay/neuter and wellness resources for pets with the help of a grant from Best Friends.
Read how they keep pets and people together
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Child snuggling with a gray dog in a parking lot at the Super Adoption

Bilingual outreach results in 200 pet adoptions in south Texas 

Two events in the Rio Grande Valley helped dogs and cats go from homeless to home.
See how everything is bigger in Texas
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Actress Jacqueline Piñol next to a Lost Family flyer on a tree, written in Spanish

Actress Jacqueline Piñol uses her talents to advocate for dogs

Get to know the producer of The Canine Condition documentary series and podcast, who joined Best Friends to promote pet adoption to Spanish-language audiences.
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African Americans changing life for homeless pets

Hidden figures in animal welfare share about inclusion and how it impacts pets and people.
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Insight on pets of the Navajo Nation

Q and A with Keith Slim-Tolagai, Best Friends Navajo Nation program specialist
Meet Keith Slim-Tolagai
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