Best Friends Animal Society
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Young people making a difference, pet-friendly events, grants for good + more
[October newsletter] Get inspired by ordinary people doing extraordinary things, a cat thriving despite a terminal diagnosis, and lifesaving work ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Why it works
- Lead with a clear issue theme, then use short story sections to make a broad roundup easy to scan.
- Balance emotional rescue stories with practical ways to participate, so readers can choose how to engage.
- Place calls to action near the stories they relate to, with a final donation prompt for readers ready to support the mission.
How it is built
- Newsletter header
- Rescue story roundup
- Lifesaving mission appeal
- Adoption spotlight
- Community and event features
- Donation and footer links
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View in browser Lifesaving across the U.S.: October updates New stories of hope and healing for you Buddy system What could be more fun than splashing and lounging in a cool pool on a hot day? Sharing the experience with a buddy like Bolt. It takes a village Nosh required round-the-clock care when she arrived at the Sanctuary. A team of caregivers made sure the tiny kitten got what she needed. Caring has no age limit Young people around the country are finding creative ways to help animals, even when traditional volunteer roles aren’t available to them. No-kill is within reach, thanks to you A dog or cat is killed in America’s shelters every 90 seconds just because they don’t have a safe place to call home. That's why people like you around the U.S. are working together to bring our best friends home. TLC is medicine Wanda the cat is small in stature but big in personality. Diagnosed with a terminal illness, she’s living her days in an adoptive home surrounded by love. Support for lifesaving care Best Friends grants enable our network partners to provide critical care to pets, including low-cost spay/neuter services and vaccines. More stories of love and lifesaving We know millions of households will add a pet to their family this year, and if just 1 in 17 more of those families chose to adopt a pet from a shelter, we could reach no-kill nationwide. Is your community no-kill? » Home starts with you No matter where you live, you can make a lifesaving difference for animals waiting for homes of their own when you adopt, donate, foster, and use your voice to stand up for homeless pets. Adopt Rainbow Rainbow is a playful, young pup who exudes joy. With her happy nature, it’s easy to understand why both people and other dogs love her. Meet Rainbow. Adopt Rainbow » Adopt a pet near you » Celebrating cats October 29 is National Cat Day. What better way to celebrate than by sponsoring a cat like Jelly Bean? Learn more » Cute characters Take our fun, fast, five-question quiz to determine which of Snoopy’s five siblings would be the perfect pal for you. Take the quiz » Keeping memories alive Raise a glass to a beloved pet or person with Best Friends’ colorful, can-shaped Día de los Muertos soda glass. Check it out » Stay, explore, save lives Stay 5 miles away from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and spend time hanging out with adorable animals at the Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile. More details » Lifesaving events: Bringing love home From adoption events to virtual workshops, you save lives when you connect with fellow animal lovers at these upcoming events. To adopt a pet, volunteer, or simply meet like-minded animal lovers this month and all year long, find a Best Friends location near you. Upcoming events Check out the latest pet-friendly activities and can’t-miss events near you like kitten yoga and volunteer opportunities. Let's be friends! Connect with us to stay in the loop about the lifesaving progress we’re making together. Hear from Best Friends' CEO: Julie Castle's Blog Our lifesaving work across the U.S. Best Friends began with the opening of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in southern Utah in 1984. From there, the work to save the lives of homeless pets has spread across the country, and it continues to expand. Our locations DONATE » You are receiving this email because this email is signed up to receive Best Friends Animal Society emails. Manage Preferences or Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Contact Us © 2026 Best Friends Animal Society. All Rights Reserved 5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab, UT, 84741