Sanctuary Stories

An animal art workshop is offered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. The artist retreat focuses on artwork focused on animals.

Young Northern saw-whet owl comes to Best Friends after being rescued by a well-meaning couple after being abandoned. However, he must be kept wild.

Fredonia Humane Society and Best Friends work together to save seven puppies from being abandoned beside a dumpster to fend for themselves in Arizona.

Model pit bull dog who is relaxed and laid-back moves in next to the former Mike Vick dogs (aka Vicktory dogs). He is proving to be a great neighbor.

Orphaned, sick baby bobcat brought to the Sanctuary for help was successfully returned to and released into the Southern Utah back country.

Great Kitty Rescue memorial service for the cats from the feline hoarding situation in Pahrump, Nevada, is held at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Best Friends co-founder Cyrus Mejia teaches the 'Art for the Animals: A Creative Retreat' workshop at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah.

Dr. Kathy Quigley was the first Best Friends Animal Sanctuary veterinarian. Read about her fascinating career helping animals.

Pig who is way too smart for her own good gets into mischief by eating horse "weight gain" food. She is now doing penance and is on a diet.

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.