Sanctuary Stories

Tabby and white cat was elusive and uninterested in other cats and people, but with patience from his caregivers he's become more social and friendly.

High school students from Concord Academy in Massachusetts visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to volunteer with animals during spring break.

Poodle with special needs (incontinence due to weak back end) who loves to play fetch comes to Best Friends for help from NorCal Poodle Rescue.

Target training pigs with a stick provides great enrichment and mental stimulation. It can help correct problem pig behavior as well.

Dog hit by car receives treatment from surgical specialist to repair his broken legs and hips. He is on the mend now and receiving physical therapy.

John Tella is a true kitten guy and kitten lover. He volunteers with kittens in Salt Lake City, Utah. Read an interview about his experience.

Distrustful, panic-stricken dog comes to Best Friends where she receives love, care, training and reassurance. She's making tremendous progress.

Tortoiseshell cat enjoys sitting on people's shoulders, and her sweetness wins over a couple who adopts her.

Adopted Great Pyrenees is now a service dog for an autistic boy with elopement behavior who has a tendency to wander into dangerous situations.

Manx syndrome cat whose spine, organs and muscles didn't develop correctly gets physical therapy, walks and massages to help with genetic issue.

Roughly March through April is kitten season. Read what Best Friends is doing to save the littlest shelter kittens.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary offers volunteer opportunities for seniors and older adults. Read an interview with one 77-year-old animal volunteer.

Rescued poodle mix has a severely injured leg that requires amputation. Afterwards, as she is healing physically, she also gets help for her shyness.

Feline with spine deterioration that causes incontinence comes to the Sanctuary, and caregivers help her with a diet and exercise regimen.

After losing her home, blue-fronted Amazon parrot comes to Best Friends where she finds her perfect person and is adopted.