Sanctuary Stories

After receiving care at Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation, Swainson's hawk and red-tailed hawk come to the Sanctuary to build up strength.

Cottontail look-alike proves he's no wild bunny. He is, in fact, a domestic rabbit who was found outdoors and thought to be wild.

Self-destructive tail-chasing was a problem for one cat. Toys helped for while, but then the cause of the tail-chasing issue was discovered - catnip!

Drug sniffing (detection) dog comes to the Sanctuary for treatment for heartworm disease and re-employment. He has fully recovered from his illness.

Senior citizen cat suffering from aches and pains in his back is feeling his best after receiving veterinary laser therapy treatments.

Treatment for autoimmune disease keeps lupus dog healthy and happy. He is taking medication for lupus and being monitored closely by veterinarians.

After life-changing surgery to remove this eyes because of a severe dry eye condition, blind dog lands the perfect home.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the vacation destination this summer.

Once-neglected horse in need receives needed physical, mental and emotional support at the Sanctuary.

New flight aviary is the largest songbird enclosure at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. It gives birds a chance to transition from rehab to release.

Couple doubles Sanctuary volunteer time as part of a cross-country trip.

A born leader, Grover the cat's calming energy keeps the peace, and he's a good role model to other felines of how to behave around cats and people.

Protective Chihuahua dog goes from "toughest puppy mom" to little sweetheart after she realizes caregivers were there to help her and her pups.

Volunteering at Strut Your Mutt leads to incredible Best Friends visit.

Rogue the dog makes great progress in conquering his fears and lands the perfect home.