Sanctuary Stories

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Adventurous couple takes traveling with a puppy in a van to a new level

Couple from Belgium adopt a dog travel companion, a puppy, and road trip in a van ...
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Why two pigs are better than one

Pigs are happier, healthier and better behaved with people when they live in pairs...
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Why the car is a shy dog’s best friend

Car rides help a shy dog relax and overcome her nervousness. She enjoys watching t...
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How a visit to Best Friends inspired a young girl to become a veterinarian

Inspired by a visit to the Sanctuary as a girl, Katie Kramer Kelley graduates Iowa...
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Love for a dog with cancer

Dog with skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma on his underside and melanoma on his...
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Senior cat with cerebellar hypoplasia gets another chance at happily-ever-after

Senior cat with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is wobbly when he walks, but that doesn...
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A haven for pet rabbits

The Bunny House at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a haven for pet rabbits, cute ...
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Feisty kitten survives a 200-mile drive under the hood of a car

After surviving a harrowing journey, a tiny kitten is safe at Best Friends and doi...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Jennifer Wesely

Volunteering at the Sanctuary has ‘transformational effects' for a criminology pro...
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Puppy with bowed legs adopted

Ever will likely need orthopedic surgery, but that's OK, because her new family wi...
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Helping a scared dog who missed out on puppy socialization

Dog missed critical socialization period (between 3 to 16 weeks of age), but her a...
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Saving abandoned bunnies in Las Vegas

Animal rescue groups come together to save hundreds of abandoned domestic bunnies ...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Chelsea Eng

City College of San Francisco dance faculty member Chelsea Eng helps start a dance...
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If a senior cat with FIV, chronic kidney disease and inappropriate urination can get adopted, anyone can.

Senior cat with FIV and kidney disease, which requires he be given subcutaneous fl...
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A heartwarming dog reunion

After going through many hardships, one woman is reunited with her beloved dog. Re...
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