Outreach and Embed Programs Stories

Kiba was standoffish around people, but around other dogs she proved she’s a social butterfly ready to put her best side on display.

Benson Animal Shelter in Arizona gets a new climate-controlled space for cats, plus much more, with collaborative program.

The day after officer Sean Bus received a microchip scanner, he put it straight to use.

Michelle Logan answers questions about a one-of-a-kind program that places Best Friends staff in animal shelters to support them reaching no-kill.

Best Friends works with animal services officers to reduce shelter intake and reunite more pets with their families.

Best Friends’ shelter collaborative program leverages one shelter’s no-kill status to save pets’ lives at another.

Passage of legislation moves the state one step closer to a day when no breed can be banned.

Best Friends and several other organizations came together to take in 32 cats and nine dogs from Apple Valley Animal Services in a single day.

By changing the way staff members evaluate dogs, Helping Hands Humane Society gains valuable skills for saving more lives.

Lehigh Valley Humane Society celebrates reaching a 90% save rate for the first time in its 117-year history.

Best Friends is leveraging the power of networking and peer mentoring to engage organizations and help save lives.

Best Friends embed program assists Fresno Humane Animal Services in setting up a city animal services program.

Local volunteers play a key role in how Best Friends programs serve dogs, cats, and their people.

How Best Friends shelter assessments help organizations move closer to no-kill 

A tornado blew the roof off Pasadena Animal Shelter, but quick action and collaboration assured the safety of every animal.