3,700 acres
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary spans 3,700 acres with an additional 33,000 acres leased from the United States Bureau of Land Management. The Sanctuary is located near Zion National Park, the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Lake Powell.

What does Best Friend Animal Society do?

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters.

How many animals has the Best Friend Animal Society?

Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters from an estimated 17 million per year to around 347,000.

How much does the CEO of Best Friends make?

Salary of Key Persons

  • Julianne Castle, CEO. $210,226 (0.21% of Total Expenses)
  • Stephen Howell, COO/CFO. $254,644 (0.25% of Total Expenses)
  • Greogory Castle, CEO Emeritus. $238,330 (0.24% of Total Expenses)

Where does the money go from Best Friends Animal Society?

These efforts help advance our mission to end the killing of dogs and cats in shelters by 2025. As a result, in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Best Friends allocates a portion of our fundraising costs to program services.

What percent of cats are euthanized in shelters?

56 percent of dogs and 71 percent of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized. More cats are euthanized than dogs because they are more likely to enter a shelter without any owner identification. Only 15.8 percent of dogs and 2 percent of cats that enter animal shelters are reunited with their owners.

When was the Best Friends Animal Society created?

1984, UtahBest Friends Animal Society / Founded

Is the best friends animal sanctuary open in Utah?

We’re open! Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, is the home-between-homes for about 1,600 rescued dogs and cats, horses, birds, rabbits, potbellied pigs, farm animals and assorted wildlife on any given day. Get to know this unique and extraordinary place.

What is bestbest friends Animal Society?

Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters.

Can You volunteer at best friends Animal Sanctuary?

Tours and volunteer vacations Volunteer at the Sanctuary Volunteers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary give the animals what they want and need most: personal attention, hands-on care and love. If you want to volunteer, please schedule your shift as early as you can — they fill up fast!

Where can I stay at best friends sanctuary?

While you’re visiting the Sanctuary, experience the warmth of Best Friends hospitality by staying at the Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile. The Roadhouse is our very own pet-centric hotel and your in-town connection to the Sanctuary. The Roadhouse offers you and your pet a home-away-from-home.