Wildlife and Other Stories

A pair of barn owls found themselves five hours away from home after they were accidentally loaded onto a hay truck.

A chicken named Polly Pocket was born with twisted feet and legs, but innovation (in the form of chicken pants, shoes and a chair) is giving her a boost.

From the Utah Department of Natural Resources to Best Friends and on to another rehab facility, an American white pelican gets a second chance.

These newcomers may be little, but they're full of curiosity and love, and just looking for homes to call their own.

Enrichment is important for all of the animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and here's how it's done the Wild Friends way.

From the gutter to gaining back strength and speed, a roadrunner recovers after being hit by a car.

Make 2021 your best year yet with inspiration from lives well-lived by dogs, cats, parrots, pigs and horses at Best Friends.

Introducing a few of our wild friends who call the Sanctuary home because they can't be released back to their natural homes

Magma has a crisscrossed beak from an infection when she was young, but her unique looks and friendly nature help her stand out from the flock

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

Baby black-chinned hummingbird falls out of nest and loses her parents. She is helped at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Young roadrunner is found emaciated, uncoordinated and weak. He is suffering from failure to thrive, but he'll get the help he needs.

Valentine's Day photos of dogs, horses, birds, cats and guinea pigs celebrating love.

Fearless volunteer transports a rescued young bobcat from Second Chance Wildlife to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

A baby wild raven, who had a head tilt so severe that he held his head upside down, is rescued and rehabilitated. Read his story.