Sanctuary Stories

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Rescuing an eagle hit by a car

Best Friends wildlife rehabilitators locate and rescue an injured bird.
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Anxious Amazon parrot gets help

Amazon parrot with severe anxiety issues gets help at Best Friends.
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Parrot enrichment with bird-safe flowers and herbs

Bird-safe flowers and herbs - a delightful array of nasturtiums, daisies, Thai bas...
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Feral cat gets help and safe haven at Best Friends

Former feral cat who had experienced her fair share of hardship - difficult pregna...
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Corgi mix is proof that shelter pets can be perfect

Carl the corgi, a sweet, lovable, well-mannered little dog, is proof that shelter ...
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Advocates for shy dogs

Jeff and Stacey Clark are volunteers who specialize in helping and advocating for ...
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Lewis’s woodpecker fledglings in need of help

Lewis's woodpecker fledglings, left on the doorstep of the Utah Division of W...
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Hound dog abandoned in Zion Canyon survives

Abandoned hound dog found in Zion Canyon comes to Best Friends. She is receiving l...
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First Strut Your Mutt at Sanctuary a success

The very first Strut Your Mutt in Kanab, Utah, was a huge success for the animals....
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Ori-pei goes from puppy mill breeder to volunteer favorite

An ori-pei breeder dog and her puppies are rescued from a puppy mill and receive h...
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Ironwood five: Helping pigs from an Arizona sanctuary

Best Friends takes five pigs from Ironwood Pig Sanctuary, which was running at cap...
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Taking cats for stroller rides

Cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary enjoy stroller rides, which provide great en...
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New and improved area for pigs at the Sanctuary

Renovation of Marshall's Piggy Paradise is complete, making area more functio...
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Housing for cats with FeLV discordance

The Sanctuary has a new suite for FeLV discordant cats. These cats test positive o...
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Brain games for dogs

Dog enrichment in the form of games keeps your dog mentally and emotionally youthf...
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