Sanctuary Stories

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Escape artist cat chooses home life over the great outdoors

Tigger left behind his door dashing days and traded them in for long naps and rela...
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Wanted: Old pit bull to love

Gemma had a medical record longer than she was tall, but all she ever wanted was l...
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6 stories to celebrate the dog days of summer

These dogs are living their best lives in the summer sun....
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Dog’s two families make life complete

Ralph's person for 14 years bonds with his new adopters over stories of his p...
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Relax and recharge with a goat

Take a deep breath and slow down with 20 seconds of calm with Augustus at Best Fri...
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Scary little dog or scared sweetie?

BoPeep earned herself a reputation for being a scary little dog, but she just need...
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An itchy cat’s total transformation

Pendleton was miserable with itchy skin when he first arrived at the Sanctuary, bu...
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Just call her chicken pants: Hen’s fashions help her get around

A chicken named Polly Pocket was born with twisted feet and legs, but innovation (...
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Exploring the Sanctuary’s nooks and crannies with four-legged friends

In Dogtown, group walks help dogs put their best paw forward when meeting potentia...
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Lucky pup’s best week ever

Ariadne's first sleepover hosted by TV star Mayim Bialik was extra-special, a...
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Puppies on the run at Best Friends Roadhouse

Watch what happens when a rogue band of puppies takes over the Roadhouse....
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Timing is everything for two cats with feline leukemia

When Tasha met a pair of cats named Jasper and Drew, she fell in love. And though ...
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7 animals we can’t believe haven’t yet been adopted

We asked caregivers to share their favorite hidden gems at Best Friends Animal San...
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Water dog goes for a dip

Copland had the time of his life on an outing to the creek and we caught it all on...
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Group effort saves injured pelican

From the Utah Department of Natural Resources to Best Friends and on to another re...
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