Sanctuary Stories

Have you ever heard of a snuggly snake? How about a ticklish tortoise? Well, the Sanctuary is full of surprises.

After a difficult goodbye to her blind cat of 17 years, Stormy’s life and RV are again filled with cat purrs, snuggles and songs.

When Lou adopted a strong malamute-husky mix named Midas who had bounced between homes, he changed her life, too.

Rikki-Lynn fell in love with a senior, scruffy cat named Van Gogh, and her family gave him a home for the last months of his life.

Smokey’s a notorious fence hopper who’s not really into snuggles, but it was love at first sight for a new family that adores him just as he is.

Dione has cerebellar hypoplasia, and though he can’t walk upright, he’s made fast friends with other kitties in his foster home.

Celebrate National Dog Day with photos sure to make you smile.

Wedding decorations turn into a game of dress-up for the dogs, pigs and guinea pigs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

From water to watermelon, check out how some of the animals at the Sanctuary are enjoying their summer.

Meet some of the wild babies who got a second chance at freedom, thanks to licensed rehabbers at the Sanctuary.

Come celebrate National Black Cat Day with some fantastic feline friends (and feel free to fall in love).

The sun is hot but the pets are cool. Check out how some of the animals at Best Friends are making the most of summer.

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