Bird Stories

After a zoo in Puerto Rico closed, hundreds of animals needed new places to live — and help getting there.

Tilly was shy when he arrived at the Sanctuary, and after trying everything to get him to open up, caregivers found his true love: ’80s women pop artists.

Simon’s shyness was keeping him from getting adopted, but when he spotted the family he wanted, he made sure they weren’t leaving without him.

Cockatoo lived in distress for a long time, but now he’s all about dancing and shouting his name with joy

What started as a single stray bird in her backyard soon caused Debi Ford to turn an entire room into a budgie aviary.

With their days of long distance flight behind them, these 18 birds are finding love again.

Farmington High School aviary is a learning opportunity for students and a fun home for adopted birds.

Elle Greer’s passion for rescue work and parrots brought her to Best Friends. We think she stays for the dance parties. They are a regular part of her job caring for the birds at the Parrot Garden, where every day is a new adventure.

With Halloween lurking right around the corner, we've got a few of the "spookiest" Sanctuary animals to help get you in the holiday spirit.

Make video meetings more fun by downloading an awesome background with a view from Best Friends.

These dynamic animal duos are sure to warm your heart as they snuggle up together for cute Valentine's Day photos.

Furred, feathered and scaled, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary staff have some very special Valentines

A yellow-headed Amazon parrot, with special needs (she has two legs that are splayed out), is adopted into the perfect loving, accommodating home.