Sanctuary Stories

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Pint-size equines living large

When pranksters Maisy the donkey and Fury the miniature horse are adopted together...
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Shy mama dog Marble learns about love

As a stray dog Marble evaded people at every turn, but these days she's learn...
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This rooster thinks he's a cat

Timmy the rooster sits if he fits and loves to eat treats off his caregiver's...
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Dog training to the rescue with advanced behavior program

When behavior stands between a dog and a loving home, training through the advance...
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Rescued cat helps homeless dogs get adopted

Confident kitty Rango helps identify cat-approved dogs at the Sanctuary....
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Adoption update: Shy dog finds confidence in her new home

Eliza was always a shy dog, but she's blossoming in her new home....
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Girl’s toy cats come to life

The parents of eight-year-old Mila brought some magic to her world by adopting two...
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Barn life is the best life for these two cats

Some cats prefer being pampered, but Meow and Leopold are happiest living the good...
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Two special cats with mobility challenges go home together

A recent adoption created a new home for two very special cats - one with a unique...
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Scared cat who lost everything just needed time

When Pan came to Best Friends after his person died, he was terrified and no one e...
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8 dogs beat the heat in the pool

The temperature is rising here at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and that means it...
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Quirky dog brings joy to adopter coping with PTSD

A difficult and dangerous job left Gray with PTSD, but she found a kindred spirit ...
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9 photos of dogs having the time of their lives at Best Friends

Pandemic schmandemic: Dogs are living it up at the Sanctuary, as well as splashing...
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Meet the owls, rabbits, ravens and other wildlife at Best Friends

Introducing a few of our wild friends who call the Sanctuary home because they can...
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Love for unforgettable cat leads family to foster dozens of kittens

Since this family lost their beloved cat Dexter, they're honoring his memory ...
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