“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Gandhi

It All Began When…

Best Friends of Baker, Inc. (“Best Friends”) was founded in 1988 by three women after finding and rescuing a pregnant pooch. The dog, named Lucky, was given a “doggie makeover” and placed in a loving home. That was our humble beginnings. In 1988, Best Friends of Baker, Inc. was established as a 501c3 nonprofit organization (tax EIN 943101421) and continues to operate today under federal and state laws.

Our Mission Statement

• We advocate for the needs of domestic pets, particularly dogs and cats, within Baker County, Oregon,

• We promote dignity, humane treatment, and responsible animal population control through education, spaying, and neutering, and

• We facilitate medical needs, foster care and thoughtful placement of all animals.

To view the dogs and cats that are available for adoption, click Petfinder.