Sanctuary Stories

A very special senior goat animal, with special needs (she's got arthritis and is a picky eater), is adopted and now lives a charmed life.

After sponsoring various animals at Best Friends, Tracey Lacka, from Toronto, Ontario Canada makes a trip of a lifetime to volunteer at the Sanctuary.

After lead poisoning and West Nile virus tests are negative, it is determined young Ferruginous hawk is suffering from ‘failure to thrive.'

Dogs at Best Friends get regular positive grooming sessions. This article explores tips and tricks for caring for even those dogs scared of baths.

Super-senior feline (17 years old) who has some issues with inappropriate urination finds the perfect home at long last.

A feline puzzle toy called the NoBowl feeding system provides mental and physical enrichment for a former stray feline.

Senior pig with arthritis gets special accommodations to keep him comfortable during the winter.

Shy, scared heeler mix puppy gets training and socialization, via hand feeding, special playtime and more, at Best Friends.

Former fighting dog who has babesia blood parasite cannot live with other dogs due to transmission risk, but still finds the perfect home.

Rescued from a hoarding situation, conure birds, potentially exposed to beak and feather disease, arrive at Best Friends for help and care.

Interview with couple volunteers Sandy and Herb Doscher. Herb volunteered with parrots, Sandy with dogs.

Obese beagle dog gets help with diet and exercise to lose all those extra pounds.

Family adopts a very shy cat who came from a hoarding situation. Patience is the key in helping this cautious girl.

Special boxer mix dog who has lupus, an autoimmune disease, is adopted into a loving home and is thriving.

Dog receives behavior medication and training to help him overcome unhealthy obsessive leash-biting behavior.