The mission of Best Friends Animal Society is to bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets. The organization helps end the killing in America's animal shelters through building community programs and partnerships all across the nation. Best Friends works collaboratively with city shelters, local animal welfare organizations, and passionate individuals, and believes that by working together we can save them all. To guide this work and help Houston become a no-kill city for cats and dogs, Best Friends launched the Coalition to Save Houston's Pets in April 2018.