Sanctuary Stories

After completing an internship at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, woman follows her heart to her dream job working with rescue dogs.

Pit bull terrier mix dog rescued from a fighting ring is now loving life and letting his joyful, fun and playful personality shine.

Three woman apply for a dream grant from the company they work for, Merkle Inc., and win an all-expense-paid trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Best Friends offers yoga with adoptable cats, dogs, bunnies, pigs and goats at our Sanctuary in Utah, lifesaving centers around U.S., and at events.

Abandoned in a dumpster, a sweet cat and young puppy get a second chance, coming to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary for help, and are then adopted.

Chow, who used to be a guard dog, receives training to overcome food- and resource-guarding behaviors and treatment for muscle atrophy and pain.

Celebrate human moms to pets with these fun, cute and loving pictures that show just how strong the human-animal bond and relationships are.

Puppies with distemper, a serious, contagious viral disease, are saved with intensive care and treatment at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Interview with pig caregiver Rosalie Wind in which she discusses the myth of the teacup pig and what it's like to care for pigs at the Sanctuary.

Cat with pica disorder, which causes him to eat non-food items like trash bags, twine, cords and more, goes into a quiet foster home for help.

The benefits of being an office dog at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary are numerous. Read about all the perks for shelter dogs.

High school student completes service project volunteering with horses, pigs, goats and dogs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Jean Schifferns and Steve Nussbaum volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. Read about their dog walking, hiking and other experiences.

Cat caught in a trap was hurt badly. Her front feet were becoming infected, so they and part of her right front leg had to be amputated.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary clinic and some very special patients featured on "Animal ER Live" on the National Geographic Wild television network.