Learn more about the Shelter Collaborative Program

The Best Friends shelter collaborative program (officially named the Prince and Paws Shelter Collaborative after the beloved pets of the program’s principal investor) pairs mentors from no-kill shelters with their colleagues from shelters that aren’t yet no-kill.

To be a successful peer mentor, your shelter should have a history of strong, sustainable lifesaving programs and be committed to bringing those programs to other organizations.

Potential fellows currently have a save rate below 90% for dogs or cats, or both. They must also be open to making necessary program changes to achieve sustainable lifesaving success.