General Pet

Woman sitting on a couch next to a happy looking German shepherd dog
The following resources have been compiled to help people answer questions or concerns about pets and COVID-19 and to share how you can help keep pets and people safe in yo...Read More
Girl with her family's foster care dog, a white Labrador Retriever mix
Best Friends' dog foster care manual has information on preparing for, bringing home and caring for a foster dog to prepare him or her for a forever home....Read More
Two fluffy kittens snuggling
Best Friends' kitten foster care manual has information on preparing for, bringing home and caring for a foster kitten to prepare him or her for a forever home....Read More
This boy and his family are fostering this sweet brown tabby cat.
Best Friends' cat foster care manual has information on preparing for, bringing home and caring for a foster cat to prepare him or her for a forever home....Read More
Multiple people petting a brown-and-white puppy as part of the puppy socialization plan
The primary puppy socialization period — the period of a puppy’s life when it is most important to expos...Read More
Man cradling a tortoiseshell colored cat in his arms
Animal foster care programs engage the pet-loving community in helping to save homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens....Read More
Smiling woman holding a small scruffy dog
Animal welfare experts anticipate that communities will experience a surge in the number of pets entering shelters as the spread of COVID-19. Here's how you can help....Read More
Woman sitting on the floor cradling an orange and white kitten in her arms
As concerns grow surrounding COVID-19 and the impact it will have on our country, here are the latest facts and resources to get you help....Read More