Sanctuary Stories

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Life in captivity? Quoth the ravens, ‘Nevermore’

Wild ravens find refuge, rehabilitation and eventually release at Best Friends.
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Levi the dog doing "shake" with a person on the agility course

Old dog is a master at learning new tricks

Agility, nose work, search and rescue, tricks-- super smart senior dog Levi knows it all.
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Dog stranded on a cliff finds safety at Best Friends

Southeast found himself stuck on a cliff, but help was soon on the way for him and his lost sister.
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Three kittens plus three kids equal a whole lot of fun

With three kids, three newly-adopted kittens and three other fluffy family members, there's never a dull moment in this house.
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Loving a shy dog: An adopter’s story

Azzurra had never lived in a home and was afraid of people, but her new family is helping to change her world.
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Big life for a much-loved-adventure dog

How Stretch went from the Sanctuary to hiking the Appalachian Trail and gaining a new little dog sister
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How Meow spent 22 years as the kitty queen of Piggy Paradise

For more than 20 years, Meow the cat was a legendary little figure at the Sanctuary.
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Cat goes from touch-me-not to grumbly biscuit maker

Peridot seemed crabby at first, but with patience and care she's showing her friendly side.
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Scared mama cat goes from stressed to spotlight

With a quiet place and the right medicine, a terrified mama cat comes out of hiding to stretch out and soak up love and attention.
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Senior dog finds calling as kitten dad

When Gary's people brought home a tiny, sick foster kitten the senior dog fell in love, and he hasn't let Roger out of his sight since.
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Paintings by cats

Check out a gallery of paintings by our favorite feline artists, the cats of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Reactive dog just needed understanding

Everything changed for Hercules Mulligan when his person passed away, but with time and understanding, he's moving forward.
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Dog and cat help each other heal after major surgery

Petaluma and Jade may be different species, but when each needed a friend, they found each other.
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5 animal videos to bring you calm

Take a little time out of your day and unwind to the sights and sounds of animals who remind us to be happy in the moment.
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Favorite snacks at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Best Friends Animal Society brings you relaxing sounds with the best of ASMR featuring pigs, horses, tortoises, bunnies, kittens and more.
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