Sanctuary Stories

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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 by fo...
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Dog with mange goes from stray to snuggle buddy

From a stray with patchy fur and scabs in Texas to an oversized lapdog in Utah, ge...
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8 artists illustrate one special cat

The best art you'll see on National Drawing Day: Award-winning artists' illustrati...
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Virtual pet meet-and-greets open doors to new families

Social distancing means Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is getting creative with the...
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Amazing animal moms at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Sharing just a few of the wonderful animal moms to call the Sanctuary their home-b...
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Armchair travel to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Visit the animals at Best Friends from the comfort and safety of your own home.
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Cranky kitten makes a friend

Wilhelmina had never learned how to play and redirected her stress onto people, bu...
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7 success stories to celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day we're looking back at some of our fav...
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Dog adopted after wedding becomes perfect work-from-home companion

Ever since his adoption after their wedding, Carl has been bringing smiles to the ...
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Behind the scenes at Dogtown during the COVID-19 outbreak

Missing Dogtown right now? Here's a peek at a few of the pups and what they're up ...
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Fashion helps cat with allergies to heal

Hero's itchy skin and overgrooming caused her to scratch and hurt herself, but a w...
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Majorly cute mini horses

These pint-sized parcels of pony joy are just too adorable not to share
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Having a ball

Mufasa has mad skills. Watch him jump into the ball pit to find his favorite ball ...
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6 Sanctuary animals with wild look-alikes

These animals from around Best Friends Animal Sanctuary look like they're straight...
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Win your next Zoom meeting with Best Friends backgrounds

Make video meetings more fun by downloading an awesome background with a view from...
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