Sanctuary Stories

Arriving at the Sanctuary with an injured jaw and a gunshot wound, Togo was skittish around people until he finally warmed up with the help of some canine companions.

St. Clair, the shy cat, spent most of her time hiding until she met Alesha Davidson and got comfortable enough to hop up on the bed during a sleepover.

As we say goodbye to 2020, these pets are saying hello to 2021 in new homes all their own.

Raisin had trouble keeping food down, but once vets figured out that he had megaesophagus, some medicine and mealtime adjustments saved his life.

Everest used to seem shy since she didn't want to compete for attention, but now that she has her own room, she's coming out of her shell.

When Tess and Jakob Johnson met Scout, she was shy and shut down, but they could tell right away that she was the dog they had been looking for.

Stormy was a puppy when she disappeared from her family's fenced-in yard, but six years later, with the help of her microchip, she's finally back home.

After healing from a broken jaw, a senior cat named Fern got a lift to New York City and is now loving life with his senior adopter.

With just three legs and no control over her bathroom habits, Lovey won over her new adopter with one look.

When an accident left Spearmint Sally's hind end paralyzed, lots of love, care and physical therapy at the Sanctuary got her moving again.

When a dog named Tammy arrived at the Sanctuary scared and shut down, a formerly shy dog named Todd was there to comfort her.

Cindy Anderson fell right away for Ori, a cat with Manx syndrome, but it took time, patience and the stars aligning before she could finally take him home.

Find your zen with Arancia the cat's epic purr.

An adopter talks about life with adopted dog Hayley, the perfectly polite queen of the dog park.

Ember can't see, but she can feel the love all around her.