A leader in the no-kill movement, Best Friends runs the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, as well as lifesaving programs in collaboration with a nationwide network of members and partners working to Save Them All.
It's a sanctuary for homeless pets where animals are able to stay for as long as it takes them to find loving homes. Animals may still be euthanized humanely if they are irredeemably sick or injured, but they are not killed in order to make space for more animals.
In , that number was down to , We believe that by working together, we can reduce that number to zero. Additionally, the Best Friends Network brings together thousands of animal welfare organizations across the country to help save as many lives as possible.
Best Friends initiatives. Best Friends has three lifesaving initiatives that were launched to help Save Them All:. Best Friends Network. The program offers network partners many benefits, including grants, fundraising opportunities, adoption promotions, discounts to conferences and consultations with Best Friends staff. Regional programs. Collaborating with shelters, rescue groups and other animal welfare organizations in these areas, Best Friends focuses on helping to Save Them All by reducing the number of animals entering shelters and increasing the number of animals leaving shelters alive.
Residents of Los Angeles are encouraged to help turn L. Best Friends National Conference. With the goal of motivating people to save more animal lives and giving them the tools to do so, Best Friends has been holding national conferences since Formerly called the No More Homeless Pets Conference, the Best Friends National Conference brings together leaders of the no-kill movement; experts in animal care and behavior, marketing, fundraising and other fields; staff and volunteers from shelters and rescue groups; and animal lovers who want to make a difference.
