Sanctuary Stories

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Dog goes from jumpy and mouthy to sweet and cuddly

Guy's anxiety and exuberance were overwhelming when he first came to Best Friends,...
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Three tough tabbies survive a wildfire

These three cats were caught in the flames of a wildfire, but they won't let burns...
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Despite his special needs, this kitten was born to be happy

Waffle the kitten doesn't walk on his hind legs, but thanks to foster homes and ac...
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Back in the saddle with adopted Arabian, mustang

When Donna lost her two horses, it felt like it would be a long time before she wa...
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Senior Hurricane Katrina survivor cat goes home

Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina, one of the last surviving cats at the Sanct...
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Total transformation for a declawed, chubby kitty

Maxine's sore paws and heavy body meant she could barely walk, but today she's sli...
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5 dogs who changed their adopters’ lives

In honor of National Dog Day, read these five stories about dogs who inspired and ...
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Frankie the dog is deaf, blind and bursting with love

Frankie is deaf and can't see well, but he loves people so much he can barely cont...
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Great Dane can finally stretch his long, long legs

When Marmaduke arrived, he had pressure sores and very little muscle in his back l...
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Video diary of a Dogtown caregiver

Dogtown caregiver, Alaina, introduces us to some of her favorite dogs and we visit...
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Shy macaw has a lot to say

Riley is too shy to talk in front of us at the Parrot Garden, but she tries out al...
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The shy dog and the hound

When Fenway needed a companion to help build her confidence, Stax was the perfect ...
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Adoption update from the world’s cuddliest cat

Chet always craved affection and now that he has a family of his very own, there's...
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Hot off the keyboard: When cats type

The cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have a lot to say, but you may want to b...
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Retired microbiologist volunteers full time with dogs

When Fred Rainey retired in 2016, he couldn't have imagined spending all his time ...
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