Sanctuary Stories

Abdul and Shamiyan are kitten-fostering superstars, sharing their fuzzy feline friends on Instagram and getting them adopted.

After nine months of rehabilitation, a once-grounded eagle returns to the wide-open skies over the Grand Canyon.

Spearmint Sally was paralyzed as a puppy, but now she can stand on her own — and her family’s been with her every step of the way.

Curly Sue was having trouble standing up after she lay down, but with a volunteer to help her gain strength, she’s back on her feet.

Orphaned and injured at one week old, little Llama lived thanks to many people’s help. Now he’s bounding and pouncing through life.

Captain was returned from every home he had and diagnosed with two heart conditions and cancer. But thanks to inspiration from Best Friends co-founder Faith Maloney, he’s now home for good.

Petunia’s back legs don’t move well, but her days are so full of cozy cuddles and piggy piles that she doesn’t even notice.

Best Friends participates in clinical trials of potentially lifesaving antiviral treatments for cats.

Samara went from hissing and growling to cuddly and confident with help from his new friends at Cat World.

Feeling the holiday blues? Meet Hannah and Elton, dogs with a chronic condition called brucellosis, who are best known for their capacity for love and happiness.

Things looked grim for Emmett when he lost his mother shortly after he was born, but with his new family flock, this lamb is thriving.

A volunteer met Woodrow at Best Friends six years ago, never forgot him and now he’s living his golden years at home with her.

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

Willow worked for two decades, and now she’s soaking up the sweet life without responsibilities and loving it.

Edna is wobbly, blind and had severe trauma reactions that seemed like seizures, but thanks to vet care and her foster family, she’s like a new dog.