Dogtown’s heartwarming beginnings

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The early days of Best Friends

And just like that, Best Friends turns 40 years old. We’re celebrating 40 years of kindness and compassion with a look back at photos, stories, and more from the early days of the Sanctuary.

Look Back at Our Beginnings

All about our dogs

Stories of hope, love, and resilience
Pocket the dog in a yard with a toy ball

Busting myths about fostering dogs

If you’re on the fence about fostering, let us dispel some of the misperceptions.
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Kona the dog wearing a collar with mouth open in a smile

Calming care for a pup with special needs

When Kona arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she spun in circles compulsively. Now, zoomies are the only spinning she’s doing in her new home.
Now she's back home
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David Herrin and his service dog, Preciosa who is attempting to lick his face

From shelter pup to service dog

After getting a second chance, Preciosa would change one man’s life forever.
Now they're a team
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Sponsor a dog at the Sanctuary

If you feel a special connection to a dog here at the Sanctuary, you can provide a little extra TLC with the gift of sponsorship.
Sponsoring a dog

Adopt your new best friend

When you adopt an animal, you’re not only adding a loyal and loving companion to your family, you’re helping to save lives.

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Can't adopt right now? When you decide to foster a pet, you not only help prepare that pet for life in their adoptive home, but you also free up space here for other homeless pets from around the country. Together, let’s bring our best friends home and Save Them All.

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Volunteer at Dogtown

It’s your chance to help with daily care of the pups who reside at the Sanctuary.

You can help with dog walking, puppy socialization, and more. Or lend a hand in the Sanctuary adoption hub. Learn more about volunteering at Dogtown or sign up for a volunteer shift.

If you’ve volunteered with Best Friends before, go to the volunteer portal to see opportunities available to you.

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Let’s be friends!

Connect with us on our Dogtown Facebook group to stay in the loop about our residents.

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