Sanctuary Stories

Woman educated about the feline immunodeficiency virus, and how positive cats can live long, happy lives, adopts a cat with an FIV infection.

Best Friends is helping with Hurricane Harvey relief and reuniting lost pets with their families, while also focusing on making no-kill a reality.

Reserved cat who didn't want to interact with people becomes braver after coming to the Sanctuary and receiving dedicated love, care and attention.

Two Best Friends volunteers and supporters throw a special birthday party for a senior dog named Google they fell in love with at the Sanctuary.

Saint Michael's College staff and faculty visit the Sanctuary for a volunteer service trip. Catherine Welch is interviewed about their experience.

Dying dog with aggressive form of mammary cancer called inflammatory carcinoma enjoys experiences and adventures on her bucket list / wish list.

Pack horse, rescued from reservation near the Grand Canyon and brought to Coconino Humane Association, comes to Best Friends for more rehabilitation.

Two kittens with a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia help girl with cerebral palsy gain confidence and become an advocate for them.

Dog with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) receives training and enrichment, including food puzzles, toys, outings, calming music and treibball.

Caregiver uses snacks to help a super shy terrier get some help with socialization. This enrichment helps the timid dog become more adoptable.

Abandoned skinny, scrawny, malnourished kittens who were dropped off at the Animal Foundation in Nevada come to Best Friends kitten nursery for help.

Dog has a neurological condition and a paralyzed tongue that make eating challenging. Caregivers have created a special restaurant just for him.

Family researches bunnies as pets before adopting to ensure they are prepared. A nine-year-old girl will be primarily responsible for their care.

Fourth grader designs feline furniture with an incontinent cat with a paralyzed hind end in mind. The couch is easily accessible and easy to clean.

Teenage girl empathizes with and adopts a senior cat who is deaf and in renal failure, requiring daily fluids and ongoing medications.