Best Friend Pet Adoption (BFPA) actually participated in Spring Fling once many years ago. However, since their current core team wasn't around back then, they said it definitely feels like their first time. Best Friend Pet Adoption (BFPA) is an all-breed, all-foster (no physical shelter), dog and cat rescue organization, based in the Triangle. Since their establishment in 1998, BFPA has rescued and placed over 3,800 cats and dogs into their forever homes.
"Our Mission is to give all rescued animals a chance to find their forever home, no matter their medical condition."
"BFPA started back in 1998 when two local volunteers decided to build a new rescue here in the Triangle. Over the last 25 years, we’ve developed partnerships with pet shops, vets and trainers that have allowed us to keep our costs low. We’ve also grown into an extended family of over 150 core volunteers. We really value the fact that many people stick with us through all of life's milestones—often volunteers take a break for college or family and then come back to us years later in a new role.
Fosters turn into volunteers, and volunteers recruit their friends and neighbors. At the same time, we’re constantly welcoming new faces into the group. Whether someone is a veteran foster or a brand-new volunteer, we’re all about supporting one another and learning together how to best help the animals in our care.
Over the last three years, we’ve seen our cat adoptions climb to an average of 140 a year—a big jump from our previous average of 112. While finding 'forever homes' for dogs has become a bit more challenging lately (a trend many rescues are feeling), we’re still successfully placing an average of 77 dogs annually.
Beyond adoptions, we’ve stayed committed to pulling animals from under-resourced shelters and funding some tougher special-needs cases that require extra care. We also ramped up our TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) efforts thanks to some generous local grants and donations. It’s definitely a case of 'herding cats' sometimes, but those small victories make every bit of the work worth it!"
Meet Frannie!
(Blue brindle beauty. Full-body “giggle” wag. Professional sunbather. Available as of 4/6/26)
Frannie is a gentle-natured 3.5-year-old blue brindle Pittie (45–50 lbs.) with a gentle heart and a whole lot of personality. She loves being with her people and will greet you with the silliest, happiest full-body wag you’ve ever seen. Equal parts playful and chill, she’s just as happy zooming around the yard as she is lounging on the couch with a bone.
Here’s what makes Frannie (extra) special:
Crate trained + house trained
Food & toy motivated (and eager to learn!)
Great leash manners
Moderate energy — loves fetch, yard time, and sunbathing
She had an unstable start to life and can be a little unsure at times, but with treats, patience, and sweet talk, she blossoms quickly. An experienced owner who can continue building her confidence would help her shine. If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion with just the right mix of playful and peaceful, Frannie might be your girl. Her full bio can be found here on BFPA's adoptable dogs page!
Keep up with Best Friend Pet Adoption on their website and their social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.
BFPA tells us that some of their long-time fosters have been encouraging them to join Spring Fling for a couple of years after having such a great experience in the past. BFPA unfortunately had a scheduling conflict last year, but they (and we!!) are glad the timing worked out this time around. Don't miss meeting them and their adoptable pups at Spring Fling 2026!
Unleashed's 13th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser!
Sunday, April 26, 2026
12-6 pm
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2026:
2026 FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1NRasUGPkG/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9springfling
