Sanctuary Stories

Make-A-Wish Foundation fulfills 11-year-old girl's dream to work with animals. Jenny Boxer has an inoperable brain tumor.

Fjord horse, kicked in the face when he was a baby, is missing an eye from the injury. He's a great horse, but he's had a tough time finding a home.

Best Friends cats hit the classroom.

Nicknamed "Bigpaws" (akin to "Bigfoot"), a large cat with big paws is trapped and is now being cared for at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Two horses come to the Sanctuary when their person can no longer care for them. These equine sweethearts are winning the hearts of everyone they meet.

Pet birds can get bored in the winter since they feel cooped up. Enrichment in the form of showers helps alleviate their boredom.

National Geographic Channel (NGC) announces new episodes of ‘DogTown' TV series that will follow the rehabilitation of Michael Vick fighting dogs.

National Geographic's "DogTown" episode 3 illustrates how Best Friends dog trainers use positive reinforcement to modify canine behavior.

First three episodes of National Geographic program 'DogTown' feature a variety of animal stories from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Here's a recap.

'DogTown' television series about the dogs we care for at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is scheduled to premiere on the National Geographic Channel.

'DogTown' TV series about Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and the homeless animals we save scheduled to begin airing on the National Geographic Channel.

Jack the pig, who is a teen in pig years, has an enormous appetite. He loves to eat! His love of eating gets him exercising though, too!

Mini horse is overweight because she loves to eat everything in sight! She is put on an innovate exercise plan.

Rabbit at the Sanctuary decides that he loves Hanukkah, especially the eight days of presents, and really enjoys playing with a stuffed dreidel.

Some wild turkeys paid a visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary recently. In honor of their visit, here are some fun facts about these birds.