Sanctuary Stories

Parrot enrichment at the Sanctuary gives one Moluccan cockatoo opportunities to gain confidence and learn to express her opinion and preferences.

Angels Rest at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is much more than an animal cemetery. It is a sacred resting place for animals and beloved pets.

Rabbit caregivers learn how to create upcycled jewelry that they are using as a fundraiser for bunnies - a win for the animals and the environment.

Holly Sizemore joins Best Friends as senior manager of Community Programs and Services to work on pit bull, feral cat, puppy mill programs and more.

Will it be bachelor number one, two or three? July 8, 2010

Two male black-headed grosbeaks are injured after hitting windows. The birds come to the Sanctuary for treatment for their injuries.

A grebe is blown off course and away from water, which is essential for his survival. Best Friends licensed wildlife rehabilitators save him.

Adoptable pigs are winning people's hearts. One pig was adopted after her first sleepover, and another charming pig will likely be adopted very soon.

Lovebird with splayed legs who was abandoned in Las Vegas is rescued and is now receiving the medical treatment she needs.

National Geographic Channel's ‘DogTown' ends after 4 seasons, 28 episodes. Best Friends' work with animals was spotlighted and many dogs were helped.

New state-of-the-art puppy care center opens at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, which provides plentiful opportunities for puppy socialization.

Cockatoos and other birds at Best Friends get a new all-weather aviary that has many fun activities for them to do, like chewing on wood.

Wild animals shouldn't be held in captivity as pets, but they can often still be rewilded by wildlife rehabilitators using a step-by-step process.

Rabbit found abandoned and running along a highway was rescued and is now at Best Friends. He is hoping for some love this Valentine's Day.

Two horses with knee issues have trouble making friends with other horses at the Sanctuary but have now become each other's best friend.