Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Best Friends is committed to continuing the important conversations on how to acknowledge and dismantle the deep-rooted systems in place in animal welfare that prevent our movement from being truly and deeply diverse, equitable or inclusive. We held conversations among our staff and brought in experts in outreach and DEI. The following resources are the result and first steps of this process. We are further committed to sharing what we learn with others, so we can create a kinder world for animals and the people who care for and love them.
VIDEOS, WEBINARS, & PODCAST
- Embracing Diversity in the Animal Welfare Movement - Best Friends' Saving America's Pets Vlog
- Leaning in and Listening - Diversity and Inclusion in Animal Welfare- Best Friends Podcast
- Leveling the Field: How to Remove Barriers for Underrepresented Communities and their Pets - Best Friends Network Town Hall
- Moving Beyond Bias with CARE - Best Friends Network Town Hall
- Moving Beyond Bias with CARE 2.0 - Best Friends Network Town Hall
DOWNLOADABLE PDFs, PLAYBOOKS, & SOPs
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION
- Changing the color of our movement blog by Julie Castle
- Best Friends Moves to Incorporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into Our Mission - Editorial
- Best Friends Staff Open Up about Their Experiences with Racism in Animal Welfare - Editorial
- What’s Next: Reducing Racism in Animal Welfare - Editorial
- Roadblock Free is the Way to Be
- Working to bring diversity, equity and inclusion to animal welfare