Outreach and Embed Programs Stories

Shelby Jackman made it her mission to bring her rural county shelter in Utah to no-kill when she became manager.

Best Friends’ national shelter medicine team guides animal welfare organizations through infectious disease outbreaks to save more lives.

When a New York veterinarian reached out for help during an infectious disease outbreak, Best Friends’ national shelter medicine team was ready to assist.

How South Suburban Humane Society used information from Best Friends’ Shelter Pet Data Alliance platform and a $100,000 grant to help more pets get adopted

A dedicated group of veterinarians and vet techs, organized by Best Friends, banded together over 10 days to spay or neuter more than 350 dogs and cats.

With support from Best Friends, a neighborhood program in Georgia is making it possible for more pets to stay with people who love them.

New team assists in expanding lifesaving veterinary care at shelters across the country.

Best Friends’ embed program supports a Texas shelter in treating dogs for heartworms.

In Inyo County, California, ninth largest county in the nation, a small animal shelter is reorganizing for continued success.

A five-day seminar for 13 greater Houston shelters showed that even dogs who haven’t yet shown their best side can be adopted.

Best Friends is helping city officials in Bullhead City transform the culture of its animal shelter to better serve the community and increase lifesaving.

With guidance from Best Friends, a Texas shelter dramatically increased the number of pets saved in six months, despite a midstream distemper outbreak.

Rhea County Animal Shelter is making strides toward no-kill as part of Best Friends’ national shelter embed program.

Shelter collaboration, community support, and TLC help Turtle the kitten survive and thrive.

Collaboration among Best Friends, the local community, and central California animal shelters leads to happy new homes for 86 dogs and cats at summer events.