Sanctuary Stories

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Love for a dog with cancer

Dog with skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma on his underside and melanoma on his...
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Senior cat with cerebellar hypoplasia gets another chance at happily-ever-after

Senior cat with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is wobbly when he walks, but that doesn...
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A haven for pet rabbits

The Bunny House at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a haven for pet rabbits, cute ...
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Feisty kitten survives a 200-mile drive under the hood of a car

After surviving a harrowing journey, a tiny kitten is safe at Best Friends and doi...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Jennifer Wesely

Volunteering at the Sanctuary has ‘transformational effects' for a criminology pro...
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Puppy with bowed legs adopted

Ever will likely need orthopedic surgery, but that's OK, because her new family wi...
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Helping a scared dog who missed out on puppy socialization

Dog missed critical socialization period (between 3 to 16 weeks of age), but her a...
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Saving abandoned bunnies in Las Vegas

Animal rescue groups come together to save hundreds of abandoned domestic bunnies ...
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If a senior cat with FIV, chronic kidney disease and inappropriate urination can get adopted, anyone can.

Senior cat with FIV and kidney disease, which requires he be given subcutaneous fl...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Chelsea Eng

City College of San Francisco dance faculty member Chelsea Eng helps start a dance...
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A heartwarming dog reunion

After going through many hardships, one woman is reunited with her beloved dog. Re...
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Adventures with a dog

Woman adopts her new best friend from the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Salt...
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Kidney damage can’t stop a young cat from soaking up lots of love

Young cat's kidneys were failing perhaps due to ingesting antifreeze, eating toxic...
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How to teach a dog to be calm with a daily routine

Caregivers and behavior consultants help one rambunctious, excitable dog calm down...
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Lab rescued from shelter giving back as firehouse dog

Labrador rescued from a shelter becomes a firehouse dog (aka ‘fire dog') for the T...
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