Annual Report 2023: Best Friends Animal Society
Together, we're doing something amazing. We’re turning what once seemed like an impossible dream into an achievable one. We’re making no-kill nationwide a reality.
Thanks to you, we’ve gone from zero known no-kill shelters in 1984 to 57% of shelters being no-kill in 2022. Getting that number to 90% and above requires us to roll up our sleeves and clear the way for more dogs and cats to be saved. That’s exactly what you’ve done alongside Best Friends and our shelter partners in fiscal year 2023.
In every aspect of our work, in every forward step we take for homeless pets, you’ve been there with compassion, generosity, and dedication. We’re grateful you’re on this journey with us, forging ahead toward a better future for the animals we all love. Thank you.
“Together, we’re turning what once seemed impossible into a reality — achieving no-kill nationwide in 2025.”
Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society
The impact we made together in 2023
Clearing the path in 2023 meant removing barriers to adoption and finding ways to get more animals out of shelters and into loving homes. It also meant finding ways to keep pets who already have homes with their families, so they don't enter shelters in the first place.
Because of you, in 2023:
15,235
Animals were welcomed across all Best Friends programs. Because of you, they’re enjoying the second chances they deserve.
11,913
Best Friends animals plus 576 partner animals found homes, thanks to you. Now, they’re hogging beds and begging for treats.
22,118
Pets were spayed or neutered with your support. This saves lives by stemming the flow of puppies and kittens entering shelters.
BEST FRIENDS’ EXPENSES AND REVENUE FOR 2023
October 1, 2022–September 30, 2023
Programs $295,556,577 (88.4%) | |
Fundraising $26,314,441 (7.9%) | |
Management and General $12,426,754 (3.7%) |
Donations From Individuals $148,484,517 (41.1%) | |
In-Kind Donations $190,459,713 (52.7%) | |
Corporate and Foundation Grants $16,842,273 (4.7%) | |
Other Other $5,547,397 (1.5%) |