Wildlife and Other Stories

Orphaned rock squirrels are weak and dehydrated but are now growing stronger at the wildlife rehabilitation center at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Learn about state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitation program and wild animal education program at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah.

Golden eagle with West Nile virus and lead and rat poisoning and second eagle who needed help with flying skills receive rehabilitation assistance.

Wild badger rescued from hazardous materials site goes to Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Price, Utah, and then Best Friends for help.

Five wild cottontail bunnies are rescued after their home was destroyed by landscaping equipment. They come to the Sanctuary for help and care.

Great horned owl, starving and suffering from ‘failure to thrive,' serendipitously lands at Wild Friends at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

In honor of National Siblings Day on April 10, check out adorable photos of litters of puppies and kittens, baby bunnies and even kestrels (birds).

March is National Nutrition Month, and these animals are eating their hearts out. Enjoy some pictures of dogs, cats, birds and other animals eating.

After lead poisoning and West Nile virus tests are negative, it is determined young Ferruginous hawk is suffering from ‘failure to thrive.'

Pictures of former laboratory pigeon who was rescued and is now at the Sanctuary. He is quite the character and has a charming personality.

A small type of owl known as a flammulated owl is rescued during a fire in the Grand Canyon and brought to Best Friends for help.

Migrating gull is rescued and receiving help at the Sanctuary and will soon be released back into the wild.

Celebrating sightings of a wild bald eagle and ravens at Best Friends Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah

Orphaned mystery fledgling (the species of bird he is was at first unclear) comes to the Sanctuary. He turns out to be a horned lark. Read his story.

Wild pelican bird receives emergency help at the Sanctuary after becoming entangled in fishing wire along the Colorado River.