<p>Since it was founded in 1984, Best Friends Animal Society has helped reduce the number of dogs and cats killed in shelters nationwide from 17 million per year to about 800,000. That's incredible progress, but it means nearly 2,200 dogs and cats are still being killed in America's shelters every day, simply because they don't have safe places to call home. That number should be zero. And if we work together, it can be.</p>
<p>This fundraiser was created in memory of Janis Mastroianni. Janis Loved all animals but especially dogs and best friends animal society was her favourite. She loved going to Strut your Mutt, taking Piccola with her and having Piccola's nails painted. Please give to this in lieu of flowers, as Janis would have preffered this.</p>
<p>When you donate to her fundraiser, you'll be helping around 1,600 dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, horses, and other barnyard animals who on any given day reside at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Plus, you'll be helping to save the lives of homeless pets all across the country through lifesaving adoption and spay/neuter programs, no-kill initiatives, and more.</p>
<p>Thank you for donating to help save animals' lives. Together, we will Save Them All.</p>