Best Friends

Get ready for the sweetest video you have ever seen. 🥹 This is Eugene. And as you can see, he was VERY happy to see his previous foster mom when she came to pick him up at our Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas! We think Eugene's smile says it all. 🥰

Meet Thelma Ritter! Thelma arrived at just a few days old needing a little extra TLC. Fast forward through bottle feeding, and she’s back together with two of her sisters and gearing up for her next foster adventure! Leave a 💕 to wish Thelma and her sisters luck as they grow!

(2/2) Tonka was finally at peace, exploring cozy aisles & greeting visitors. He found himself, which is exactly what he needed for his own happy ending. 🧡

(1/2) The Kennebunk Free Library welcomed Tonka, who was struggling to settle in his kennel, as their 64th cat fostered through their amazing partnership with Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Maine. 🐈🎉

There's a place where you can meet hundreds of animals, stay in one of the country's most Pet friendly hotels and see what hope looks like every day. If you're planning a trip to southern Utah Best Friends Animal Sanctuary belongs on your list. 🧡 travelmag.com/this-utah-anim…

The happiest game of fetch you'll see today. 🐴

What does it really take to help pets & the people who love them? Best Friends' Tawny Hammond joins the @BetterLife4Anim podcast to talk about the programs, partnerships & community support that are helping save more lives across the country. betterlifeforanimals.com/podcast/075-ta…

When Santa Clara Animal Services @SCCgov needed a dental X-ray machine, director Edgar Nolasco made a promise, if donors helped raise the money, he'd dress up as the Tooth Fairy. Spoiler: They reached their goal. Anything for homeless pets. 🧚🧡

Although King started out as just a foster, Diane quickly realized that her home was in fact, his HOME! 🧡 This once wary boy is now living the life every senior dog dreams of — one that is full of head scratches and sleeping in bed, with his very own pillow. 🥰

(2/2) Up-to-day microchips/ ID tags, along with knowing the warning signs of pet scams can help protect both you and your best friend. 🧡 @AARP

(1/2) Losing a pet is every family's worst nightmare, & Unfortunately scammers know that. If your pet goes missing, be wary of anyone demanding money, asking for verification codes or claiming they found your pet without proof. This is likely a scam. aarp.org/money/scams-fr…

@FlyQuest We are so excited to work with you to save lives!

🐶 Welcome to FetchQuest 😻 Our new charity initiative to help our fluffy friends! Every FLY team win means an animal wins too ♥️ For Split 3 of LCS, we're partnering with @BestFriends to sponsor animals in need! You can support Best Friends, too 🔗 gifts.bestfriends.org/collections/sp…

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Behind every no-kill milestone is a story worth telling. This week, @BFAS_Julie shares a few stories of the people and the pets who remind us what the movement is really all about. 🧡

@AveryHumaneSoc (2/2) Her story is more proof how one tiny microchip can reunite families even after the unimaginable happens. Make sure your pet's microchip and ID tags are up to date today. 🧡

(1/2) When Gabby disappeared during Hurricane Helene her family feared they'd never see her again. 💔 But months later, @AveryHumaneSoc scanned her microchip and made the call her family had been waiting for. Despite going missing in 2024, Gabby was going home!

Ever catch your dog watching your every move? There's a good chance they aren't just waiting for snacks. Here are some of the little signs that your dog feels safe with you. 👇 @ParadePets paradepets.com/dogs/signs-you…

A new social platform, #Fureelz is supporting shelter pets by using their platform to spread joy and awareness for animals looking for homes. @superpowrs4good superpowers4good.com/p/social-media…

@austinpetsalive @WingsOfRescue (2/2) The work isn't over. Learn how you can support the ongoing emergency response: bestfriends.org/emergency-resp… 🧡🐾

(1/2) When devastating floods hit central Texas, shelters had to act fast. Together with @austinpetsalive & @WingsOfRescue, Best Friends helped transport 88 adoptable dogs & cats, opening critical shelter space for displaced pets arriving from flood-impacted communities.