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Human & Pet Vulnerability Study

The goal of this analysis is to understand shelter intake and outcomes in the context of human vulnerability when faced with crisis.

Read the study.

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No-Kill Community & Shelter Map

There are thousands of no-kill communities throughout the United States, and more are being added every month.

Learn more.

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Fewer pets in shelters. More resources for people with pets. More animal-friendly communities.

Pledge to be roadblock-free.

Take the pledge

Best Friends Network Partners are comprised of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare groups across all 50 states.

APPLY TO BECOME A NETWORK PARTNER

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Lifesaving dashboard

Discover your peers in lifesaving nationwide

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Best Friends Operational Playbooks

Your programmatic recipe cards for lifesaving success

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Animal Care and Control

Support and resources for the specific needs of animal control agencies