Sanctuary Stories

Moogan the dog looking up with a toy between his front feet

Blind dog can still find his favorite things

When he was younger, Moogan’s vision started to fail, but he doesn’t let anything ...
Read about his zest for life
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Sara Vincent holding a litter of four kittens in her arms

101 kittens: a foster story

When Sara Vincent retired, she decided she wanted to play with kittens every day, ...
Read about fostering from an expert
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Alida and Gary sitting with a cat in his lap

Two volunteers, helping animals in countless ways

From transporting pets to fostering cats, Alida and Gary Oldham are always ready t...
Read how they help
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Fleury the goat nose to nose with two of her kids

7 animal super moms for a marvelous Mother’s Day

From kittens and puppies to baby goats, horses and mice, we’re celebrating all kin...
A mother's love shown in many species
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Bella the dog being adopted from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Survivor dog starts a new life with a loving family

Leaving her traumatic past behind, Bella finally gets the chance to enjoy what it ...
Read Bella's story
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Three goats, Ziggy, PJ and Fleury, on and around a rock

Baby goats? Yes, please!

Meet the Neely, Ziggy and PJ, the newest adorable 'kids' at Best Friends...
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Two bunnies sitting in green grass with a person

5 bunny stories for a hoppy Easter

Take a hop down the bunny trail with these stories of adopted (and adoptable) bunn...
Read the stories
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Group of volunteers holding the items they sewed for Best Friends

4 volunteers helping animals in unique ways

From teaching cats to “talk,” to creating videos that inspire others to get involv...
Meet these volunteer dynamos
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Stax and Fenway the dogs in front of some rose bushes

Dynamic doggy duo find balance, blossom in new home

After shy Fenway got help from Stax to feel more comfortable, he helped her get ad...
Read about their adoption
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Caregiver Ashley McDaniel holding a cat in front of a flowering tree

Meet the caregiver: Ashley McDaniel

Ashley McDaniel’s passion for saving lives led her to Best Friends and Cat World.
Meet Ashley
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Fleury the goat with her baby Ziggy

Watch baby goats kid around at Best Friends

One Sanctuary newcomer became four when Fleury the goat had her babies, and they a...
Baby goats? Yes please!
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Pigeon flying out of box and other pigeons scattered around enclosure

A love story: Former racing pigeons cross finish line to retirement

With their days of long distance flight behind them, these 18 birds are finding lo...
Read about their retirement roost
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Jako the cat with his paw up

9 fun feline affirmations

Respect Your Cat Day is March 28, so we’re celebrating it with affirmations from s...
Learn “pawsitive” affirmations from the best
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Two green-winged macaws looking forward

High school aviary is for the (adopted) birds

Farmington High School aviary is a learning opportunity for students and a fun hom...
Read about one-of-a-kind student experience
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Caregiver Brianna Vlach with Eagle the rat

Meet the caregiver: Brianna Vlach

Brianna Vlach is a champion of misunderstood animals. Whether they’re domestic, ex...
Meet Brianna
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