Best Friends Animal Society’s Senior Director of National Programs and KC Pet Project co-founder Brent Toellner discusses the goal of no more homeless pets and having no-kill shelters nationwide.The Best Friends Network comprises public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare groups across all 50 states. To learn more about the professional tools and resources they have available and to become a member, visit Network.BestFriends.org.Best Friends’ social media:Best Friends Network Partners Facebook GroupTwitterInstagramPinterestLinkedInInterviews referenced in this episode:0121: Breed Specific Legislation with Katie and Anthony Barnett0127: Socio Economic Underpinnings of Breed Specific Legislation with Anthony Barnett0207: Kansas City Animal Services with April MooreEvery year, Kansas City Magazine gives readers the chance to celebrate their local favorites by voting in the Reader's Choice Poll. Write-in nominations are now open for this year's Best of KC Readers Poll, which will run until April 23. Click here to nominate Rosie Fund for “Best Animal Non-profit” and click here to nominate Dog Words for “Best Local Podcast.” You may nominate once per category per day. If you are using a podcast service that does allow links, go to RosieFund.org/podcast for the full function description of this podcast. Five finalists in each category will advance to the final round of voting from May 13-June 17.Celebrate 5 years of Rosie Fund by supporting our campaign to sponsor 50 dogs. You can donate on our website or Facebook page. You can also contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com.Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at