About Best Friends Animal Society

VISION

A better world through kindness to animals.

MISSION

No More Homeless Pets.

GOALS

Develop, implement and share world-class standards for companion animal care, including their physical, emotional and behavioral health.

End the killing of animals who are labeled "unadoptable" in shelters, by bringing about a time when every pet can enjoy a loving home and when every family can find their special companion through humane sources. (We call this our No More Homeless Pets campaign.)

Initiate and lead social action on behalf of animals everywhere by providing organizational resources and vision, and by sharing our knowledge and experience freely, so that all communities can achieve the goal of No More Homeless Pets.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The Golden Rule: We treat all living creatures as we ourselves would wish to be treated.

Kindness: Compassion and respect for all living creatures.

Good effects: We judge our effectiveness by the extent to which animal lives are saved and improved, and by the positive experience of the people we touch.

Leadership: We lead by example - developing, promoting and sharing great new ideas and programs to help animals.

Authenticity:We do what we say we do.

Transparency: We are open and honest in our relationships.

Guide to Best Friends

The Best Friends Vision
Our purpose, mission, goals and guiding principles.

Home Page
Check out the top news and find convenient links to the rest of our web sites.

Best Friends News
Check out the good news for animals here at the sanctuary and around the world.

The Best Friends Network
Social Networking that saves lives. Check out what’s happening around the country and in your community, and get involved.

At the Sanctuary
See the loving work for the animals and the amazing canyon they live in.

DogTown TV Show
Follow the animals, care givers, and stories seen on the DogTown TV show on the National Geographic Channel.

More Information:

Frequently Asked Questions
Here you'll find answers to commonly asked questions about Best Friends and the work we do.

Financial Reports
For a look at Best Friends by the numbers, click to view our latest financial reports. The 2008 I.R.S. Form 990, 2009 Annual Report and 2009 Financial Statements

Meet the Staff
Go behind the scenes at Best Friends and meet the folks who manage our various animal care areas, Best Friends magazine, member services, and more.

Before Best Friends
Read the history prior to Best Friends and personal stories of some of its founders.

Employment Opportunities
Looking for a career that?s fullfilling and fun? Check out our latest job openings.