Expert Research for Shelters and Rescuers

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• No-Kill Shelter Positive Outcome Study
  Best Friends analyzed outcome type data for 1,844 no-kill organizations to identify which programs lead to high positive outcomes and establish goals for shelters that will further increase lifesaving.
• Adoption Barrier Study
  A qualitative study to understand the pet acquisition process, existing barriers (real or perceived) to adoption, and potential solutions to overcome those barriers.