Sanctuary Stories

A beautiful black mink escapes from a fur farm, and ends up at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary for help.

Pig with ruptured disc in her back has surgery (hemilaminectomy) at the Ohio State University. She's recovering and has regained some mobility.

One of the cat buildings known as the Colonel's Barracks at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is renovated with cats and caregivers in mind.

Two senior dogs become good canine friends. One had been rescued from an institutional hoarding situation and the other surrendered by his person.

Best Friends wildlife rehabilitators locate and rescue an injured bird.

Amazon parrot with severe anxiety issues gets help at Best Friends.

Bird-safe flowers and herbs - a delightful array of nasturtiums, daisies, Thai basil, and marigolds - provide enrichment for parrots at the Sanctuary.

Former feral cat who had experienced her fair share of hardship - difficult pregnancy, injuries, poisoning - gets TLC and respite at the Sanctuary.

Carl the corgi, a sweet, lovable, well-mannered little dog, is proof that shelter animals can be absolutely perfect.

Jeff and Stacey Clark are volunteers who specialize in helping and advocating for timid dogs.

Lewis's woodpecker fledglings, left on the doorstep of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, come to Best Friends for help.

Abandoned hound dog found in Zion Canyon comes to Best Friends. She is receiving lots of attention and enrichment, including nose work and agility.

The very first Strut Your Mutt in Kanab, Utah, was a huge success for the animals. Read about the charity walk event.

An ori-pei breeder dog and her puppies are rescued from a puppy mill and receive help. The ori-pei breed is created from crossing a shar-pei and pug.

Best Friends takes five pigs from Ironwood Pig Sanctuary, which was running at capacity, to help them find homes.