Sanctuary Stories

Grant's missing back feet never slow him down, especially when it comes to finding a family.

Bald, beautiful and one of the most affectionate cats ever to grace the Sanctuary, Tivoli is happy in a new home.

Guy's anxiety and exuberance were overwhelming when he first came to Best Friends, but training and a foster home uncovered his softer side.

These three cats were caught in the flames of a wildfire, but they won't let burns stop them from looking for love.

Waffle the kitten doesn't walk on his hind legs, but thanks to foster homes and acupuncture he gets around just fine.

When Donna lost her two horses, it felt like it would be a long time before she was ready for another, but now she's back in the saddle.

Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina, one of the last surviving cats at the Sanctuary has just been adopted.

Maxine's sore paws and heavy body meant she could barely walk, but today she's slimmed down and feeling better than ever

In honor of National Dog Day, read these five stories about dogs who inspired and changed the lives of their adopters forever

Frankie is deaf and can't see well, but he loves people so much he can barely contain his excitement.

When Marmaduke arrived, he had pressure sores and very little muscle in his back legs, but with room to move now, he's getting stronger every day.

Riley is too shy to talk in front of us at the Parrot Garden, but she tries out all the new words she's learning when she thinks no one is listening.

When Fenway needed a companion to help build her confidence, Stax was the perfect dog for the job and he's loving his new friend.

Chet always craved affection and now that he has a family of his very own, there's no end to the cuddles.