Sanctuary Stories

Martin and Jared the rabbits snacking next to each other

A grumbly bunny’s life-changing friendship

When Martin came to Best Friends, he preferred that everyone leave him alone. But ...
Their friendship has bloomed
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Person grabbing honey the kitten in a carrier from her flight transport from Texas flooding

Uniting to rescue pets after Texas floods

Best Friends joins efforts to bring hope and safety to dogs and cats after devasta...
Collaboration and compassion saves lives
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Kenobi the black and white cat lying down

Shy cat’s leap of faith leads to love

A shy cat at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary steps out of the shadows and into a hom...
One moment changed everything
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Rydell the German shepherd mix with his tongue out being scratched on the hind end by a person

Faces of No-Kill: Water-loving pooch finds his flow

Rydell made a splash during training sessions at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary — a...
He just needed structure and patience
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Winston, Waldo, and Albert wearing birthday hats and eating watermelon

Life’s a party for 3 little pigs

From splashy pool parties at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to birthday bashes at t...
Now they're living the sweet swine life
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Licorice the cat lying on a blanket

The magic of one very lucky black cat

At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, caregivers turn mobility challenges into magic f...
Living a charmed life
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Kansas and Twister, the merle-patterned dogs, standing on sand

A remarkable dog friendship built on trust and treats

A blind dog and deaf dog enjoy the good life in their home-between-homes at Best F...
They're perfect complements to each other
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Lexi the dog with upright ears

Faces of No-Kill: Support for a special pup

Lexi came to Best Friends as a little puppy who turned out to have megaesophagus, ...
Now she's queen of the pack
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Blanche the dog standing outside

Extra-bubbly dog goes from chaos to calm

How the behavior team at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary helped Blanche turn her ove...
She now serves as “demo dog” for the behavior team
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Mirage being adopted by the pilot who found her.

A new home for the miracle kitty

After surviving a devastating fall at Bryce Canyon, a senior cat’s story comes ful...
Overcoming the odds
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Emma and Solo the horses beside each other next to a fence

How 2 horses went from stranded survivors to friends

Horses rescued from Lake Powell two years apart become kindred pasture mates at Be...
Now they have a beautiful friendship
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Llorona the black puppy smiling and sitting outside on the sand

No contact, no problem for a sweet pup

When rabies quarantine was a must for a young puppy, staff found ways to keep her ...
Now she's catching up on her puppyhood
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Gregory Castle smiling and holding a small dog

A Tribute to Gregory Castle

Remembering an extraordinary man and Best Friends co-founder....
He changed the world
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Volunteers Rich and Linda Yates with a dog beside some crates

Volunteers hit the road to help animals in need

Rich and Linda Yates combine road trips with rescue work, lending their hands — an...
Now they're steady and spirited fixtures in the Best Friends family
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Indy the cat playing with a colorful wand toy

Faces of No-Kill: Mighty kitten's miraculous recovery

Indy fell into a coma when she was just a tiny kitten, but swift action saved her ...
She continues to make steady progress
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