Sanctuary Stories

Meet Svetlana, head of super-secret intelligence at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Sheena may be 11, but this pit bull terrier mix is just getting her second wind and feeling better than she has in a long time.

Meet Leopold, a barn cat who naps on the job at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Grant's missing back feet never slow him down, especially when it comes to finding a family.

Bald, beautiful and one of the most affectionate cats ever to grace the Sanctuary, Tivoli is happy in a new home.

Guy's anxiety and exuberance were overwhelming when he first came to Best Friends, but training and a foster home uncovered his softer side.

These three cats were caught in the flames of a wildfire, but they won't let burns stop them from looking for love.

Waffle the kitten doesn't walk on his hind legs, but thanks to foster homes and acupuncture he gets around just fine.

When Donna lost her two horses, it felt like it would be a long time before she was ready for another, but now she's back in the saddle.

Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina, one of the last surviving cats at the Sanctuary has just been adopted.

Maxine's sore paws and heavy body meant she could barely walk, but today she's slimmed down and feeling better than ever

In honor of National Dog Day, read these five stories about dogs who inspired and changed the lives of their adopters forever

Frankie is deaf and can't see well, but he loves people so much he can barely contain his excitement.

When Marmaduke arrived, he had pressure sores and very little muscle in his back legs, but with room to move now, he's getting stronger every day.