Roadblock-free is the way to be.

Now more than ever, being a part of the sheltering and rescue community means actively looking for ways to keep pets in the places they call home and inviting more animal-loving folks to the lifesaving party. 

Learn more about removing common roadblocks below. 

Thank you to everyone that took the pledge to be roadblock-free!

Featured Resources

• Rescue Roadblock Pledge Participants Share Their Successes: Last fall, we challenged our Network partners to become roadblock-free. By getting rid of intrusive application processes and a plethora of requirements for every dog or cat going into a new home, our industry will be better positioned to reach our shared goals of reducing the number of pets in shelters, increasing the number of animal-friendly communities, and providing more resources to keep pets in their homes in the first place.
• What’s Next: Reducing Racism in Animal Welfare - In this editorial, eight African-Amercian, Hispanic, Native American and mixed-race Best Friends members discuss what steps they feel we should be taking to change the face of animal welfare to one that is more inclusive and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. And the first is to take stock of where we are today.
• Leveling the Field: How to Remove Barriers for Underrepresented Communities and their Pets -  Town hall panel discussion on animal policies and laws which inadvertently create barriers for BIPOC and lower-income communities to adopt, reclaim, and remain in compliance to keep their pets.