The magic of Angel Canyon

For those who have visited the magical place called Angel Canyon, home of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, we hope this tribute from Best Friends co-founder Cyrus Mejia reminds you of your own connection to this beautiful land.

And to those who have yet to experience the magic, we hope you can visit soon.

Watch our very special pet memorial blessing

Experience our Blessing to honor and celebrate all the cherished animals who had left our lives this past year, but remain in our hearts.

Pet loss support group

If you’ve lost a pet, we’d like to invite you to be part of a community of people who share this experience.

Join the Group

Ways to remember your pet

It’s so hard to say goodbye to our faithful animal companions, but when you’re ready, there are a number of ways you can consider honoring the memory of your special pet.

Honor Your Pet

Angels Rest

Here at Angels Rest, hundreds of wind chimes ring in remembrance of beloved pets, and memorial markers pay tribute to the love we hold for our dogs, cats and other companions.

If you’d like to remember your pet, or the pet of a loved one, these memorials can be sent to you or placed at our Sanctuary – one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Making art in memory of your pet

Here at Best Friends, we have a long-held tradition of painting memorial stones in honor of animals who have passed.

The memorial stones are then placed in our special places of remembrance in Angel Canyon at our animal sanctuary.

You can follow along to create a beautiful memorial stone of your own to place in a garden, on a bookshelf, or maybe under your pet's favorite tree. We hope you find some comfort in this practice and cherish your creation for years to come.