Sanctuary Stories

Drug sniffing (detection) dog comes to the Sanctuary for treatment for heartworm disease and re-employment. He has fully recovered from his illness.

Treatment for autoimmune disease keeps lupus dog healthy and happy. He is taking medication for lupus and being monitored closely by veterinarians.

After life-changing surgery to remove this eyes because of a severe dry eye condition, blind dog lands the perfect home.

Senior citizen cat suffering from aches and pains in his back is feeling his best after receiving veterinary laser therapy treatments.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the vacation destination this summer.

Once-neglected horse in need receives needed physical, mental and emotional support at the Sanctuary.

New flight aviary is the largest songbird enclosure at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. It gives birds a chance to transition from rehab to release.

Couple doubles Sanctuary volunteer time as part of a cross-country trip.

A born leader, Grover the cat's calming energy keeps the peace, and he's a good role model to other felines of how to behave around cats and people.

Volunteering at Strut Your Mutt leads to incredible Best Friends visit.

Protective Chihuahua dog goes from "toughest puppy mom" to little sweetheart after she realizes caregivers were there to help her and her pups.

Rogue the dog makes great progress in conquering his fears and lands the perfect home.

Rescued rabbit gives birth to 10 adorable baby bunnies at the Sanctuary. All are available for adoption.

Cat with short, misshapen front legs shows how being different is good, finding a loving forever family in the process who appreciates his uniqueness.

Overlooked diabetic black shelter cat was not feeling his best, but he receives medical treatment and is now enjoying life again.