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Tails from the Sanctuary Stories

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Tails from the Sanctuary: Unsung heroes

Meet some of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary’s endearing residents.
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Lucas the Vicktory dog

Tails from the Sanctuary: The Vicktory Dogs

In 2007, law enforcement raided Bad Newz Kennels in Virginia and uncovered a large...
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Tails from the Sanctuary: Wild Thangs & Bunnies

Unleash your inner wild child by joining us for a tour of Best Friends Animal Sanc...
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Cory the cat with one paw up, lying on a tie-dyed blanket

Tails from the Sanctuary: Golden Paws

This Tails from the Sanctuary experience will take you to multiple areas of the Sa...
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Person sitting on a bench with a dog at Angels Rest under a tree

Tails from the Sanctuary: Angels Walk with the Wind

Come witness the powerful presence of Angels Rest, the final resting place for San...
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Person petting a miniature horse while she gets treatment

Tails from the Sanctuary: Horses, Pigs & Goats oh my!

From the elegant prancers of Horse Haven, clicker-trained cheeky goats, to the lov...
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

Together, we can Save Them All.

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 23-7147797), operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

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Stay in touch with the animals via email updates, as they get second chances at happy homes.

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