Sanctuary Stories

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Girl’s toy cats come to life

The parents of eight-year-old Mila brought some magic to her world by adopting two...
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Barn life is the best life for these two cats

Some cats prefer being pampered, but Meow and Leopold are happiest living the good...
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Two special cats with mobility challenges go home together

A recent adoption created a new home for two very special cats - one with a unique...
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Scared cat who lost everything just needed time

When Pan came to Best Friends after his person died, he was terrified and no one e...
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8 dogs beat the heat in the pool

The temperature is rising here at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and that means it...
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Quirky dog brings joy to adopter coping with PTSD

A difficult and dangerous job left Gray with PTSD, but she found a kindred spirit ...
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Meet the owls, rabbits, ravens and other wildlife at Best Friends

Introducing a few of our wild friends who call the Sanctuary home because they can...
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9 photos of dogs having the time of their lives at Best Friends

Pandemic schmandemic: Dogs are living it up at the Sanctuary, as well as splashing...
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Love for unforgettable cat leads family to foster dozens of kittens

Since this family lost their beloved cat Dexter, they're honoring his memory by fo...
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8 artists illustrate one special cat

The best art you'll see on National Drawing Day: Award-winning artists' illustrati...
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Dog with mange goes from stray to snuggle buddy

From a stray with patchy fur and scabs in Texas to an oversized lapdog in Utah, ge...
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Virtual pet meet-and-greets open doors to new families

Social distancing means Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is getting creative with the...
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Amazing animal moms at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Sharing just a few of the wonderful animal moms to call the Sanctuary their home-b...
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Armchair travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Visit the animals at Best Friends from the comfort and safety of your own home.
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Cranky kitten makes a friend

Wilhelmina had never learned how to play and redirected her stress onto people, bu...
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