Sanctuary Stories

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Dog stranded on a cliff finds safety at Best Friends

Southeast found himself stuck on a cliff, but help was soon on the way for him and...
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Three kittens plus three kids equal a whole lot of fun

With three kids, three newly-adopted kittens and three other fluffy family members...
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Loving a shy dog: An adopter’s story

Azzurra had never lived in a home and was afraid of people, but her new family is ...
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Big life for a much-loved-adventure dog

How Stretch went from the Sanctuary to hiking the Appalachian Trail and gaining a ...
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How Meow spent 22 years as the kitty queen of Piggy Paradise

For more than 20 years, Meow the cat was a legendary little figure at the Sanctuar...
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Cat goes from touch-me-not to grumbly biscuit maker

Peridot seemed crabby at first, but with patience and care she's showing her frien...
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Scared mama cat goes from stressed to spotlight

With a quiet place and the right medicine, a terrified mama cat comes out of hidin...
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Senior dog finds calling as kitten dad

When Gary's people brought home a tiny, sick foster kitten the senior dog fell in ...
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Paintings by cats

Check out a gallery of paintings by our favorite feline artists, the cats of Best ...
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Reactive dog just needed understanding

Everything changed for Hercules Mulligan when his person passed away, but with tim...
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Dog and cat help each other heal after major surgery

Petaluma and Jade may be different species, but when each needed a friend, they fo...
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5 animal videos to bring you calm

Take a little time out of your day and unwind to the sights and sounds of animals ...
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Favorite snacks at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Best Friends Animal Society brings you relaxing sounds with the best of ASMR featu...
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A shy pig’s journey

Mary Jane was scared of everything when she was at a shelter surrounded by dogs, b...
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Dog goes from the big city to tranquil waters

Check out the video of Lucci's canoe ride with one of his best friends at the Sanc...
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