Outreach and Embed Programs Stories

Smiling person scratching the chin of a brown and white dog

The new face of animal services in Fresno

Best Friends embed program assists Fresno Humane Animal Services in setting up a city animal services program.
See how the animals and people benefit
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Person touching a smiling heeler-type dog in the back of a pick-up truck

Navajo Nation residents go the extra mile for pets

Local volunteers play a key role in how Best Friends programs serve dogs, cats, and their people.
See how pets are receiving veterinary care
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Smiling person standing with two dogs outside

Animal shelters work smarter to save more lives

How Best Friends shelter assessments help organizations move closer to no-kill 
See how small changes solve big issues
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Sophia Proler selfie with Gus the black and white dog following the tornado in Pasadena

Teamwork saves pets after Texas tornado

A tornado blew the roof off Pasadena Animal Shelter, but quick action and collaboration assured the safety of every animal.
Cooperation helps save lives
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Two people holding puppies standing in front of dog kennels

Pine Bluff Animal Control makes huge lifesaving strides

Best Friends embed program helps Arkansas shelter save more dogs and cats.
Read about their big changes
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Sadie the black and white pit bull type dog, smiling with tongue out

A new day for animals at an Alabama shelter

Prattville/Autauga Humane Society welcomes Best Friends embed staff to assist them in moving closer to no-kill.
Efforts increase their save rate
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Person wearing gloves and a gown holding Tinkle the orange tabby cat

138 cats rescued in Texas

Best Friends assists city of Sugar Land with far too many cats living in one house.
See how they help
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Group shot of the high-volume spay/neuter team in Houston

Shifting pet spay/neuter into high gear

Best Friends provides hands-on training to help veterinary teams catch up on lagging number of surgeries nationwide.
Learn the importance of high-volume spay/neuter
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Two children associated with Grant Parish snuggling with a dog and puppy, both dogs wearing bandannas

Grant Parish in Louisiana goes to the dogs

Shelter embraces a new foster program, adoption events and sending 75 dogs (and counting) to new homes.
See how people are stepping up to help
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Large black and white pit bull type dog smiling and out on a leashed walk

10 advocacy wins for the animals

Good news for dogs and cats across the country.
See some 2022 highlights
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Smiling person holding the happy dog she adopted

10 happy tales from National Pet Adoption Weekend

Third Best Friends-sponsored National Adoption Weekend results in homes for more than 11,000 dogs and cats.
See their happy faces
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Three people from Horry County Animal Care Center and Best Friends in a dog kennel, with one person pointing

Reviving the spirit of a South Carolina animal shelter

A county shelter in Conway, South Carolina, was overcrowded, underfunded and suffered from a low save rate until a mentorship with Best Friends inspired lifesaving changes.
See their improvement
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Smiling person sitting on a bed with a happy dog

Best Friends satellite foster programs take off

Best Friends teams are building foster programs remotely for shelters all across the country
See how it works
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Scooter the dog, with his eyes closed, being comforted by a person's hand

Help for homeless pets in a grieving community

Volunteer requests assistance following the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
People step up to help
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Lulu the dog in her new home

Listening to Lulu

Adopters experience a master class in boundaries and communication, taught by a dog.
The importance of understanding our pets
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