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Return-to-Home: Challenge On-Demand

Making an effort to get pets back home is time well spent—reducing stress on the pet, cost for the shelter, and opens up space for pets who truly have no other place to g...

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About the Best Friends Network

The network is a free community of 6,000 animal welfare organizations, including shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter groups, transport groups, and other support organizations.

The Best Friends Network is your support system in your journey to save the lives of dogs and cats in your communities. Network partners gain access to exclusive challenges, grants, resources, and dedicated support.

Connect with partners across the country, access proven strategies, and collaborate to increase lifesaving nationwide.

Return-to-Home: Challenge On-Demand

2026 Foster Forward Challenge

2025 Bring Love Home Challenge

Current Opportunities

Community Cats Challenge

2026 Pet Lovers' Choice Awards

Partner Up Challenge

Paws in the Field Challenge

Return to Home Challenge

Bring Love Home Challenge

Creative Templates and Resources

The Best Friends Network Regional Summits

About the Best Friends Network

The network is a free community of 6,000 animal welfare organizations, including shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter groups, transport groups, and other support organizations.

Meet the team

Let’s be friends!