Sanctuary Stories

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Vicktory dog Layla has passed away, but her memory lives on

Vicktory dog Layla, rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring, died in Jun...
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Falling in love and letting go: Why fostering pets is so rewarding

One of the producers of National Geographic's "Animal ER Live," Dar...
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How a handful of animal lovers changed the world for homeless pets

On 35th anniversary of founding of Best Friends, Francis Battista reviews how the ...
Best Friends Magazine
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Thanks to babyproofing, this fragile cat doesn’t have to live in a bubble

Cat with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic fragile skin condition, has a baby-proo...
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People thought this cute little dog was mean, but he was just afraid of everyone

People thought this reactive little dog was mean when he barked, lunged and bit, b...
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Adopting a 15-year-old dog is one of the best decisions this family ever made

Family's love for the senior 15-year-old dog they adopted from Best Friends A...
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Father-daughter volunteer trip to Best Friends

In honor of Father's Day, read an interview with Dave and Amanda Giroux who t...
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Cat used to hide in the rafters, but is so much braver now

Introverted cat who used to hide in the rafters at the Sanctuary is adopted by a w...
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These animals are serious about one thing — snacks.

Enjoy funny and endearing pictures of animals, including kittens, parrots, a dog, ...
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Woman follows her heart (and a rescued dog) to her dream job.

After completing an internship at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, woman follows her...
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Wish granted: Co-workers win dream trip to Best Friends

Three woman apply for a dream grant from the company they work for, Merkle Inc., a...
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Dog saved from fighting ring teaches important lessons

Pit bull terrier mix dog rescued from a fighting ring is now loving life and letti...
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This age-old practice helps save lives (hint: namaste)

Best Friends offers yoga with adoptable cats, dogs, bunnies, pigs and goats at our...
Best Friends Magazine
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Second chances for an abandoned cat and puppy

Abandoned in a dumpster, a sweet cat and young puppy get a second chance, coming t...
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Chow mix goes from guard dog to teddy bear

Chow, who used to be a guard dog, receives training to overcome food- and resource...
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