Sanctuary Stories

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Kids Camp is a blast

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the vacation destination this summer....
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Baby steps for horse in need

Once-neglected horse in need receives needed physical, mental and emotional suppor...
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Flight aviary helps rehabilitate birds

New flight aviary is the largest songbird enclosure at Best Friends Animal Sanctua...
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Best Friends: Part of a dream trip itinerary

Couple doubles Sanctuary volunteer time as part of a cross-country trip....
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A born leader cat, role model, and friend to other felines

A born leader, Grover the cat's calming energy keeps the peace, and he's...
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The trip of a lifetime

Volunteering at Strut Your Mutt leads to incredible Best Friends visit....
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Tough Chihuahua mom: Dogtown’s biggest little sweetheart

Protective Chihuahua dog goes from "toughest puppy mom" to little sweeth...
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Fearful dog makes progress and is adopted

Rogue the dog makes great progress in conquering his fears and lands the perfect h...
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Rescued bunny mama has 10 babies

Rescued rabbit gives birth to 10 adorable baby bunnies at the Sanctuary. All are a...
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Cat with short, misshapen forelegs proves how different is good

Cat with short, misshapen front legs shows how being different is good, finding a ...
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Overlooked shelter cat enjoying life again

Overlooked diabetic black shelter cat was not feeling his best, but he receives me...
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Fun is part of cat's weight loss plan

Cat is put on a special diet to lose weight and is also shedding excess weight by ...
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New life for rescued goat

Rescued goat saved from feedlot shows his gregarious, outgoing and friendly person...
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Win a Trip to Best Friends

Membership drive will mean more lives saved (and perhaps a great reward for you, t...
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Help for a shy cat

Skadi the shy kitty learns about friendship and love at the Sanctuary. She slowly ...
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