Sanctuary Stories

One-eyed cat with FIV is older and looks a little rough, but this affectionate, cuddly boy is the best lap cat. Just ask his new adoptive family.

Couple finds along remote stretch of San Juan River in Southern Utah and saves her. Survivor dog has broken leg and loses eye to ‘river blindness.'

Do pigs bite humans? One young, energetic pig, who could be ornery and aggressive, used to. He received training and more exercise and is now happier.

Dog with impulse control issues (jumping, mouthing, other rude behaviors) gets reward-based training to calm down and get control of his unruliness.

Story of an extremely introverted, frightened, unrideable horse who is receiving caring, gentle and specialized training so she can be ridden.

Abner loves being an 'only cat.' He does not enjoy the company of other felines. He likes living as a single cat in the Best Friends mail room.

Little dog with a neuro problem gets medical treatment he needs to manage his seizures, and then is adopted into the perfect happy home.

Three-legged pit bull terrier dog provides emotional support and companionship to young girl who had her leg amputated due to a disease.

Cat and her kitten are rescued from Zion National Park. TNR is not an option for these extremely shy ‘cat turtles,' so they come to Best Friends.

Volunteers help the koi fish at the Sanctuary, testing water and taking notes about the fish in a logbook, when their pond needs an overhaul.

Cat with chronic upper respiratory infection is finally feeling better after nebulizer treatments, medication, dental surgery and lots of TLC.

Shelter dogs, cats and other animals learn cute and fun tricks that are good at Halloween and any other time of year and make them more adoptable.

Volunteers from Canada enjoy working with dogs at Best Friends. At home, they volunteer with Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force and a local pet shelter.

Little four-month-old black-and-white stray kitten loves life despite his health challenges. He is blind, deaf and has neurological difficulties.

Shy, reserved dog makes one friend and slowly begins to trust and open up to other people. He's now beginning to ask for attention. Great progress!