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We’re volunteers first.

Bestday is built by a small team of lifelong shelter and rescue volunteers. We’ve walked the kennel rows, fostered the shy ones, and cheered every adoption. Now we want to help more dogs get there.

A shelter dog in an adopt-me bandana
Our story

Why we started Bestday

Between us, we’ve spent years volunteering at shelters and rescues. Again and again, we saw the same thing: the dogs who got adopted were the ones people got to know. A great walk, a good photo, a note about how a dog acts out in the world could change everything.

But most people never get that chance, and shelter staff are stretched thin. Bestday makes it simple for anyone to take a dog out for the day, and gives shelters the stories and insight they need to find each dog the right home.

What we believe

Every dog deserves a day out

Time outside the kennel is good for every dog, whether they’ve been waiting a week or a year.

Shelters know their dogs best

We build alongside shelter staff, so every outing supports the work they already do.

Small moments add up

One walk, one photo, one note. Each outing helps a dog be seen for who they really are.

Our team

The people behind every best day

Maisie Mora
Founder and Principal Designer
Noah Balch
Advisor
Diego Blasquez
Software Engineer
Anita Aguilar
Software Engineer

Want to help us grow?

Whether you run a shelter, volunteer, or just love dogs, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch