Sanctuary Stories

We asked caregivers to share their favorite hidden gems at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Copland had the time of his life on an outing to the creek and we caught it all on camera.

From the Utah Department of Natural Resources to Best Friends and on to another rehab facility, an American white pelican gets a second chance.

James was lonely after his daughter moved out with the family dog, but Rico and Kelly came along to fill the empty space left behind.

No one knew why Daisy was sick, but after weeks of round-the-clock care her sassy personality is finally shining through.

These newcomers may be little, but they're full of curiosity and love, and just looking for homes to call their own.

Catherine never considered herself a pet person, until she met Newton, the cat who turned all of that around.

Charm may look a little goofy with a toy hanging out of her muzzle, but it's helping her live her best life.

Sophie had painful toes from declaw surgery and didn't use her litter box, but today she's feeling good in her new home.

For Mother's Day, we're looking back at six amazing animal moms from the past year.

The Sanctuary recently hosted an event to help both horses and humans step up their training.

Best Friends volunteers and staff help nearly 100 kittens from Texas shelters find loving foster homes in Utah.

In honor of Adopt a Shelter Pet Day here are seven stories about pets who have gone from shelters to loving homes.

Kai and Lime, two young cats with FeLV, found themselves a home when they approached a couple looking to adopt.

Ever since they met at the Sanctuary, Chuck and Speedy have done everything together, including getting adopted and going home.