Bring magic home with Chewy Claus this holiday season

one-eyed dog wearing a santa hat

From November 29 to December 1, Chewy Claus is partnering with Best Friends and shelters across the country during a three-day adoption event with FREE adoptions to help more pets find homes. Talk about holiday magic!

During these three days, adoption fees will be waived for any adoptable pet at our Sanctuary (all species included!) Every animal is fully vaccinated and spayed or neutered, ready to start a new chapter with you.

To meet a specific pet, please email adoptions@bestfriends.org to make an appointment.

Browse All Kanab-Based Adoptables

Not in the Kanab area? Check out our "Adopt Near You" section to find a pet closer to home. 

Getting to the Sanctuary

We are open 7 days a week!

The Sanctuary entrance, located at 5001 Angel Canyon Road, is about five miles north of Kanab on the right side of Highway 89, between mile markers 69 and 70.

Meeting Adoptable Pets

We have a few places where you can just drop on in and meet adoptable pets (no appointment needed!)


The Welcome Center
(Open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

Turn right (east) when you see the big Best Friends sign. It’s about a 1.5-mile drive to the Best Friends Welcome Center (on your left). Just come on in and one of our friendly ambassadors can help you sign up for a tour or meet adoptable pets!


The Adoption Hub 
(Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

Continue straight on highway 89 past the south entrance (do not turn at the orange sign! Keep going another 1.5 miles.) Turn right at the north entrance. In .6 miles, turn right onto Rhonda Rd. The Adoption Hub will be on your left.


Sinjin's Place
(Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

Our newest and hippest place at Cat World to chill with some of the friendliest felines (who are all adoptable!) Come spend time with the cats at Sinjins!

Continue straight on highway 89 past the south entrance (do not turn at the orange sign! Keep going another 1.5 miles.) Turn right at the north entrance. In one (1) mile, turn right onto Benton St. Go .7 miles and follow signs for Cat World. Sinjin's is on your right.


For the best experience (and directions from your phone!) Download the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary app!

Ongoing Sanctuary Specials

Free - Adopt any dog or cat who is a senior, has special needs or is a single pet (can be the only pet in the home), and your adoption fee will be waived.

Companions for seniors - If you're 60 years or older and adopt a dog or cat, the adoption fee is waived. (Copy of driver's license or personal identification will be requested at time of adoption.)

Hometown heroes - Veterans and active military members with proper identification or proof of service will receive a 20% discount off adoption fees.

Two for one - Kittens prefer a buddy. Consider adopting two bundles of joy (six months or younger) for the price of one!

Working cats - Keep your warehouse, factory, barn or other enclosed area rodent free naturally by adopting a healthy, unbonded cat (or two). The adoption fee is waived for working cats and a consultation is required. Learn more.

If you qualify for any of these special ongoing discounts, just mention it in the "additional comments" section of your adoption application.