Sanctuary Stories

Lewis's woodpecker fledglings, left on the doorstep of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, come to Best Friends for help.

Abandoned hound dog found in Zion Canyon comes to Best Friends. She is receiving lots of attention and enrichment, including nose work and agility.

The very first Strut Your Mutt in Kanab, Utah, was a huge success for the animals. Read about the charity walk event.

An ori-pei breeder dog and her puppies are rescued from a puppy mill and receive help. The ori-pei breed is created from crossing a shar-pei and pug.

Best Friends takes five pigs from Ironwood Pig Sanctuary, which was running at capacity, to help them find homes.

Cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary enjoy stroller rides, which provide great enrichment, entertainment and mental stimulation.

Renovation of Marshall's Piggy Paradise is complete, making area more functional and welcoming for pigs at Best Friends. Read about the improvements.

The Sanctuary has a new suite for FeLV discordant cats. These cats test positive on one test and negative on another for the feline leukemia virus.

Dog enrichment in the form of games keeps your dog mentally and emotionally youthful. Here are ideas for canine brain games.

A January trip to Best Friends benefits some of Oregon’s homeless pets.

Once abused and abandoned, horse gets help and then pays it forward by helping and providing companionship for a socially awkward, blind horse.

A love story

Two baby guinea pigs (called pups) are born at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary on Mother's Day. These precocial pups are already enjoying life.

California gull who wouldn't fly becomes a Best Friends educational bird. Read about why these birds are considered to be heroic in Utah.

Oliver the pig is the new kid on the block at the Sanctuary. Though he weighs 236 pounds, he is not fat. Read his story and about his personality.