Sanctuary Stories

When Phil the dog was rescued off the streets, it was clear he had been abused. He is making great progress learning to trust people again.

Dr. Julie Palais, who works in Antarctica and did a presentation on Best Friends, inspires Holly Gingles to volunteer at the Sanctuary as well.

Cat sleepover program at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary expands to include more loveable felines who can go on overnight slumber parties with people.

Horse from a hoarding situation is extremely shy. She receives specialized behavioral help using Parelli Natural Horsemanship training program.

Litter of puppies come to Best Friends who are very energetic and rambunctious. One, in particular, is especially smart and in need of socialization.

Layla the Vicktory dog gets special (and maybe unusual) help, involving parrots and a ThunderShirt, to overcome her anxiety and fear.

Ellen the Vicktory dog, who was rescued from NFL player Michael Vick's fighting ring, passes on, but not without leaving a legacy of kindness behind.

Piper the dog was getting run over by other dogs because of his age and health issues. However, he now has a new job away from the other dogs.

Playing in the sand has become a great enrichment activity for the Sanctuary cats. They love playing in it, batting it around, and digging in it.

Oscar the Vicktory dog makes great progress, learning to trust and interact well. He passes his Canine Good Citizen test and is ready for adoption.

Princess Buttercup, an ultra-sweet little dog, and her puppies are ready for adoption.

At first, Agent the cat didn't like the idea of wearing a harness and going for a walk outside. That has all changed now.

Mystery hatchling, of indeterminate species, arrives at the Sanctuary. She receives care and special diet to help her grow, and she is now a nestling.

Cat with special needs gets specialized clothing from Leggings for Life to keep him from chewing on his back leg.

Red-tailed hawk found alongside a highway with a swollen foot is rescued. She comes to the Sanctuary where it is discovered her toe was broken.