Sanctuary Stories

Cat is put on a special diet to lose weight and is also shedding excess weight by having fun and playing with a laser pointer.

Rescued goat saved from feedlot shows his gregarious, outgoing and friendly personality and finds love at the Sanctuary.

Membership drive will mean more lives saved (and perhaps a great reward for you, too).

Skadi the shy kitty learns about friendship and love at the Sanctuary. She slowly begins to accept attention, kindness and petting.

Outdoor tabby cat is injured by another animal and has to have his leg amputated. He is recovering and learning to enjoy time indoors with people.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary shines brightest for visitors during winter months.

Donated toys from Best Friends members and supporters make Christmas special for the dogs, cats, birds and other animals at the Sanctuary.

Though Benny the Manx cat has Manx syndrome, which makes him incontinent, this doesn't make his life any less joyful. He is a truly happy cat.

A dozen special-needs desert tortoises with chronic illnesses come to the Sanctuary after a Las Vegas sanctuary closes down.

Despite her traumatic past in a dogfighting ring, pit bull terrier mix enjoys just being a dog. Read about her outing to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.

Two male kittens from the same litter have feline leukemia, but are doing well and thriving at the Sanctuary.

Senior dog with fluid in his abdomen from a perforated intestine needs emergency surgery. He is recovering nicely and feeling much better.

Duckling is rescued from a swimming pool in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and brought to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary for help and rehabilitation.

Two affectionate sibling cats who were born with shorter-than-normal forelegs that also are a bit misshapen don't let their challenges slow them down.

Story highlighting special animals at the Sanctuary, including a dog, cats, red-eared slider turtles, horses, rabbits and a Major Mitchell's cockatoo.