Stories

Bad dogs? A feature article about the Vicktory dogs (former Michael Vick fighting pit bull dogs) runs in Parade magazine and sets the record straight.

A couple finds a loon stranded on land, unable to fly. They bring the bird to the Sanctuary for help, medical tests and rehabilitation.

Silver Bean Coffee has featured cats on its package labels, and now two adoptable felines who are quite dog-like will be spotlighted.

In his ‘DogTown’ book essay, Best Friends trainer Pat Whitacre discovers ‘the beautiful truth about dogs.’ December 29, 2009

Vicktory dog Little Red got her Christmas present early. She got a new friend named Beefcake, another dog rescued from a fighting ring.

It's important to keep feral cats well-fed throughout the winter, and No More Homeless Pets in Utah is getting requests from the public for help with feeding their ferals.

Ashley and Winona, two Best Friends rabbits get adopted in the wink of an eye. December 9, 2009

Best Friends staffer makes a huge difference at a Las Vegas nature sanctuary just by volunteering. December 7, 2009

Best Friends is in the running for top spot in America's Favorite Animal Shelter contest. "Twilight's" Rachelle Lefevre offers her support for us.

Generous donors to match up to $1 million in contributions. December 2, 2009

Foraging toys provide great enrichment for bunnies and also much-need exercise (and weight loss) for these domestic pets.

Donkey does her best to make some friends with two horses by doing volunteer food clean-up. Horses aren't impressed.

The National Geographic Channel series about Best Friends snags a People’s Choice Awards nomination. November 16, 2009

Carivintâs Winery now has both a red and white wine dedicated to the Vicktory dogs (former Michael Vick fighting dogs).

Three pit bull dogs recently passed the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test at Salt Lake County Animal Services. Learn more about the training program.