Upcoming Events
Take your lifesaving efforts to the next level with these exciting opportunities coming in 2025. If you're not a Best Friends Network Partner yet, join thousands of your peers and be part of a transformative community.
For more details on these upcoming events and how you can get involved, check out this exclusive preview of Best Friends' vision for reaching No-Kill nationwide.
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🎥 From Data to Dollars: Making Your Municipal Shelter’s Case for Funding
January 16, 2025 5pm ET / 2pm PT
In the high-stakes world of government animal shelters, every decision counts—especially when it comes to funding. Shelter leaders know a budget cut can be the difference between life and death for the animals in their care. In this webinar, we’ll help you navigate these challenges with the tools and knowledge to make a data-driven case for your funding. Using data from shelter management software, Census reports, Shelter Pet Data Alliance, and more, you can present a compelling, fact-based argument for keeping or even increasing the budget you need to continue your lifesaving work.
Our expert panel includes three experienced leaders who have navigated the challenges of government shelter management: Whitney Bollinger, Director of Strategy and Network Operations, Best Friends Animal Society; Kelsey Knight, Manager, Washington Parish Animal Shelter; and Scott Trebatoski, Director, Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center.
Gain practical insights on how to leverage data to secure your budget. Register now and join live on Thursday, January 16, at 5pm ET.
Rescue Roundtable Grant Opportunity
January 29–April 2 (Wednesdays, 4–5pm CT)
Collaborate with mentors to elevate your rescue’s impact and build partnerships with shelters on their journey to no-kill.
The 2025 Bring No-Kill Home Summits
The no-kill movement is at a tipping point. That's why Best Friends is launching the Bring No-Kill Home Summits—a nationwide tour of in-person events designed to spark transformative change in communities across the country. Together, we can Bring No-Kill Home.
February 1 in Little Rock, AR
With 50 of Arkansas shelters now no-kill—and 20 shelters with less than 100 animals left to save—we’re closer than ever to making no-kill a reality nationwide.* Join us on February 1 for the Little Rock Bring No-Kill Home Summit, a transformative day of action for animals, where you'll gain the tools and strategies needed to bring love home for animals in your community.
*Data as of October 2024.
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Want to learn how this summit can help your organization?
Join us on January 3 at 11am CT for a special informative call with Best Friends advocacy, regional, and programs leadership. This call will give you the chance to be part of the conversation and learn how this summit can benefit both your organization and community.
March 1 in Cherry Hill, NJ
With over 80% of New Jersey shelters now no-kill—and 9 shelters with less than 100 animals left to save—we’re closer than ever to making no-kill a reality nationwide.* Join us on March 1 for the Cherry Hill Bring No-Kill Home Summit, a transformative day of action for animals, where you'll gain the tools and strategies needed to bring love home for animals in your community.
*Data as of October 2024.
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Want to learn how this summit can help your organization?
Join us on January 23 at 2pm ET for a special informative call with Best Friends advocacy, regional, and programs leadership. This call will give you the chance to be part of the conversation and learn how this summit can benefit both your organization and community.
March 30 in Chicago, IL
With over 68% of Illinois shelters now no-kill—and 29 shelters with less than 100 animals left to save—we’re closer than ever to making no-kill a reality nationwide.* Join us on March 30 for the Chicago Bring No-Kill Home Summit, a transformative day of action for animals, where you'll gain the tools and strategies needed to bring love home for animals in your community.
*Data as of October 2024.
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Want to learn how this summit can help your organization?
Join us on February 6 at 2pm CT for a special informative call with Best Friends advocacy, regional, and programs leadership. This call will give you the chance to be part of the conversation and learn how this summit can benefit both your organization and community.
April 5 in Pomona, CA
With over 55% of California shelters now no-kill—and 28 shelters with less than 100 animals left to save—we’re closer than ever to making no-kill a reality nationwide.* Join us on April 5 for the Pomona Bring No-Kill Home Summit, a transformative day of action for animals, where you'll gain the tools and strategies needed to bring love home for animals in your community.
*Data as of October 2024.
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Want to learn how this summit can help your organization?
Join us on February 5 at 2pm PT for a special informative call with Best Friends advocacy, regional, and programs leadership. This call will give you the chance to be part of the conversation and learn how this summit can benefit both your organization and community.
May 10 in Provo, UT
With over 81% of Utah shelters now no-kill—and 7 shelters with less than 100 animals left to save—we’re closer than ever to making no-kill a reality nationwide.* Join us on May 10 for the Provo Bring No-Kill Home Summit, a transformative day of action for animals, where you'll gain the tools and strategies needed to bring love home for animals in your community.
*Data as of October 2024.
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Want to learn how this summit can help your organization?
Join us on March 27 at 2pm MT for a special informative call with Best Friends advocacy, regional, and programs leadership. This call will give you the chance to be part of the conversation and learn how this summit can benefit both your organization and community.
2025 Best Friends National Conference
February 20-22, 2025 in Palm Springs, CA
Connect with fellow animal welfare leaders! Gain insights, expand your knowledge, and drive your mission forward at our biggest event of the year.
Puppy Bowl
February 2025
Boost adoptions with this fun and interactive event during the 2025 Puppy Bowl, while tapping into support for your organization.
Transfers and Adoptions Challenge Grant Opportunity
April 2025
Create lifesaving movement in the animal welfare ecosystem by increasing adoptions and creating more transport partnerships, opening up space in shelters for those in need.
A Field Services Challenge Grant Opportunity
May 2025
Dive into community-based practices that empower shelters to strategically manage intake and build a sustainable network of lifesaving support.
Community Cat Challenge Grant Opportunity
July 2025
Reduce the unnecessary intake of healthy kitties by using spay/neuter and vaccines so cats stay in their neighborhood homes.