Sanctuary Stories

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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, and th...
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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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Two cats with FeLV fill an empty nester’s home

James was lonely after his daughter moved out with the family dog, but Rico and Ke...
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Mini horse overcomes mystery illness

No one knew why Daisy was sick, but after weeks of round-the-clock care her sassy ...
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Welcoming our tiniest friends: 13 adoptable rats and mice

These newcomers may be little, but they're full of curiosity and love, and just lo...
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The cat who changed her mind

Catherine never considered herself a pet person, until she met Newton, the cat who...
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