Sanctuary Stories

Little four-month-old black-and-white stray kitten loves life despite his health challenges. He is blind, deaf and has neurological difficulties.

Shy, reserved dog makes one friend and slowly begins to trust and open up to other people. He's now beginning to ask for attention. Great progress!

Volunteers from Canada enjoy working with dogs at Best Friends. At home, they volunteer with Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force and a local pet shelter.

Wild badger rescued from hazardous materials site goes to Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Price, Utah, and then Best Friends for help.

Poodle rescued from a dog breeding facility comes to the Sanctuary where he is getting socialized and learning how to be a happy, well-adjusted dog.

Cat born with a spinal deformity left him with weakness in all four limbs. His back legs are a bit underdeveloped and his front feet a little splayed.

Tests revealed Great Dane puppy had cancer in her lower jaw. She had surgery as treatment and is now cancer-free and ready to live a happy life.

Chicago woman loves to provide homes for pets with special needs. She recently adopted an incontinent poodle mix dog who has an old spinal injury.

Cat has various challenges, including FIV, dental disease, and blindness (his lost his eyesight due to glaucoma), but he's joyous despite it all.

Family with kids visits the Sanctuary on their national parks tour that included Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon.

Dog with a heart condition gets adopted, and her new people take her to Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital to get a pacemaker.

Dog loses weight and develops better outlook on life, and with training help becomes more accepting of and friendlier around people.

Amber Kohnhorst was on her way to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary when she fell while hiking in Cane Beds, Arizona. She has now recovered.

Denise Groll shares her experience of volunteering and experiencing how affection and compassion for animals makes the world a better place.

Dog survivor of Hurricane Harvey in Texas comes to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary for help, including treatment for demodectic mange and other issues.