Sanctuary Stories

Ruthie went from a scared, injured puppy in a shelter to bringing joy to combat veterans who defuse bombs for a living.

After his lemonade stand was robbed, 8-year-old Julian Lin visited Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to meet CEO Julie Castle.

Pigs at the Sanctuary make a splash and have a blast at a summertime soiree just for them.

Photo essay explores dogs taking a dip in waters rumored to hide ancient riches and how they end up discovering something even better.

Acadia didn’t want anything to do with people when he first came to Best Friends, but special attention from a caregiver changed that.

Get the canine-approved recipe that makes the dogs bark for joy, especially on hot days.

Byron was born in the wild, and today he’s learning the ropes to become a solid riding partner.

A poignant poem for the times, as told by a playful pup at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

After losing her home, an incontinent kitten joins a team of doting feline caregivers in Cat World.

Excerpt from 'A Tail of Grace: A Year in Search of Home After the Death of My Soul-Dog.'

Betty Grieb offers the puppies at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary lots of TLC to help prepare them for new homes.

Life seemed overwhelming for Taz when he arrived at Best Friends, but now he’s learning how to confidently navigate the world with his new family.

After a zoo in Puerto Rico closed, hundreds of animals needed new places to live — and help getting there.

Cats and kittens get veterinary care and visits from Best Friends staff and volunteers to help them into the next phase of their lives.

Faces of no-kill: Sweet Baby James could hardly even crawl when he first came to the Sanctuary, but today he’s stronger and in a home of his own.