Sanctuary Stories

A family who never gave up searching for their lost dog is finally reunited with him. Read this amazing dog story of second chances.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary has a Kids Camp where children interact with, and learn about, many animals: dogs, cats, parrots, horses and more.

Piggy Paradise at Best Friends offers the perfect setting for goats and pigs to have play dates, which in turn makes them happier, more well-adjusted and more adoptable!

Kitten season brings with it the most at-risk baby kittens -- bottle babies who haven't been weaned yet. They require around-the-clock care.

Two neglected guinea pigs from a hoarding situation are nursed back to health at the Sanctuary.

Workshop geared toward helping horse sanctuaries and rescue organizations help horses with various behavioral challenges is held at Best Friends.

Lance the Vicktory dog (former Michael Vick dog) passes his Canine Good Citizen test and is adopted by a loving couple.

Dwarf goat and his Nubian goat pals have tons of fun with clicker and agility training. These highly trainable animals are fast learners.

This is the story of a shy dog's journey to becoming less fearful of the world. She started life as a stray and didn't get crucial socialization.

Once an unwanted stray dog, Marshmallow was saved when a Good Samaritan found her living near a dumpster. Her life is much happier now.

A woman rescues a Cooper's hawk in her yard who was unable to fly. He is now at the Sanctuary being rehabilitated.

Mammoth donkey (a big breed of donkey) receives physical therapy to recover from surgery, but there were challenges along the way.

Class for shy dogs at Best Friends helps animals who need a little extra encouragement to be social. Treats are given out to motivate the dogs.

Two crows come to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary after being illegally kept as pets. The two are now educational birds.

Dog matchmaking is important business. Canine caregivers pair dogs together who can help each other overcome challenges (e.g., shyness or fear).