Sanctuary Stories

Riley is too shy to talk in front of us at the Parrot Garden, but she tries out all the new words she's learning when she thinks no one is listening.

When Fenway needed a companion to help build her confidence, Stax was the perfect dog for the job and he's loving his new friend.

Chet always craved affection and now that he has a family of his very own, there's no end to the cuddles.

The cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have a lot to say, but you may want to bring in a translator to interpret what these five cats typed.

When Fred Rainey retired in 2016, he couldn't have imagined spending all his time volunteering with homeless dogs, but sometimes life surprises us.

When pregnant Laverne arrived at Best Friends, she was really waddling, but within hours there were 11 squirmy new arrivals at Dogtown.

When pranksters Maisy the donkey and Fury the miniature horse are adopted together, hilarity ensues.

As a stray dog Marble evaded people at every turn, but these days she's learning the joys of walks and squeaky toys.

When behavior stands between a dog and a loving home, training through the advanced behavior program can turn things around.

Confident kitty Rango helps identify cat-approved dogs at the Sanctuary.

Eliza was always a shy dog, but she's blossoming in her new home.

The parents of eight-year-old Mila brought some magic to her world by adopting two cats that look just like her favorite stuffed animals.

Some cats prefer being pampered, but Meow and Leopold are happiest living the good life with their pig and horse friends.

A recent adoption created a new home for two very special cats - one with a unique march and one who can't walk at all