Sanctuary Stories

Volunteers with Best Friends give their time, energy, and love to help animals thrive.

An 11-year-old dog left a couple spellbound when they met her at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Now, she’s queen of their castle.

From a neurological condition and seizures to a penchant for pebbles, Rainbow has a lot going on — but her main concern is having fun with friends.

First-time cat adopters find love at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with a senior kitty named Stickers. Now he’s thriving in his cozy new home in Alaska.

Warrior came to Best Friends after a showdown with a water trough left him injured. Now, with TLC and a fighting spirit, he’s back to his playful antics.

Chameleon embraces kitten chaos, serving as a wrestling coach, jungle gym, and fun auntie to the tiniest troublemakers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

From fostering to remote work, Best Friends volunteers help save thousands of lives and get so much in return.

When Tara Pope fled her home to escape the L.A. fires, she found an unexpected haven at Best Friends Roadhouse and with the animals.

See how caregivers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary found a creative solution to help a kitty with limited mobility.

Checking in with Bella about life at home with her new family since her incredible rescue.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary offers specialized veterinary care and lots of TLC for adoptable pets from shelters affected by the L.A. fires.

Best Friends is moving hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats out of area animal shelters to make space for pets impacted by wildfires.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary takes in dogs and cats from impacted shelters in the Los Angeles area.

Enjoy some of the year’s most heartwarming tales from around the country of pets going home.