Keep Pets Alive
A community-driven bridge between shelters, rescues, and the people who love them.
We Are The Bridge
Keep Pets Alive is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit and official Best Friends action team / network partner in Central Florida dedicated to a single, powerful goal: saving lives. Officially recognized in 2025, we act as the critical link uniting animal shelters, rescue partners, and the community to solve pet homelessness.
We believe that saving lives requires a coordinated network. Operating as a collaborative resource hub, we empower local partners and connect eager foster families with pets in crisis. Our team provides the essential resources needed to prevent unnecessary euthanasia, from secure transport to emergency medical funding.
By focusing on the animals most at risk, especially those on the weekly last-chance list, we provide a lifeline when it is needed most. We are building the framework to end unnecessary euthanasia throughout our state, one life at a time.
Our Journey
From a neighborhood grassroots group to a recognized nonprofit force.
Grassroots Action
Formed as a grassroots dog lifesaving group with just 10 volunteers on Nextdoor. We united to target at-risk pets at Orange County Animal Services, focusing on those most in need.
Building the Foundation
Aligning with national best practices, we partnered with Best Friends Animal Society. We evolved into an official Action Team, implementing scalable systems for fostering, transport, and rescue coordination.
Official Nonprofit Status
Recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 39-3663720) and a Best Friends Network Partner. Our team grew to over 60 members, successfully saving over 100 lives through collaborative action.
The Vision
Driving Central Florida toward sustainable "No-Kill" status. We are expanding our digital platforms, growing our foster network, and securing resources to ensure every adoptable pet has a future.
Our work is rooted in the belief that collaboration saves lives.
What drives us
Our Values
Compassion & Civility
We treat every person and animal with kindness, respect, and dignity. From the pets in our care to volunteers, foster families, adopters, and community members, we lead with empathy and understanding. Our mission is rooted in compassion, and it shows in everything we do.
Innovation & Excellence
We embrace creative solutions to save more lives and improve animal welfare. Whether it's developing better systems, adopting new rescue practices, or finding unique ways to connect pets with families, we continuously strive to excel in our mission and make a greater impact.
Commitment & Accountability
We honor our promises to the animals we rescue and the people who trust us. We follow through on our responsibilities to provide quality care, maintain transparency with our community, and deliver on our goals. Every animal deserves our unwavering dedication.
Collaboration & Partnership
We work together as a team and with our community to achieve our mission. We value the contributions of every volunteer, foster parent, donor, and supporter. By sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and building strong partnerships, we create lasting change for animals in need.
The People Behind the Mission
United by passion, driven by impact.
Supported by a growing network of over 60 dedicated Action Team members.
Join Our Mission
Whether you can volunteer your time, open your home as a foster, or support us financially, there are many ways to help save more lives in our community.
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