Sanctuary Stories

Two parrots -- an Amazon and an African gray -- find homes quickly and are now living happily ever after with their new families. Read their stories.

Dog who can be picky about people he accepts and has other behavioral challenges (lunging) is adopted into the perfect home.

Shetland pony and mini horse are fun, mischievous, delightful to be around, and love treats. They have recently come to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Two adoptable guinea pigs come to the Sanctuary after a girl in their family develops allergies. They're enjoying all the enrichment at the Sanctuary.

Article covers early days of wildlife rehabilitation at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and the injured and orphaned wild animals we provide rehab for.

Best Friends has animals for adoption that many some consider wildlife and unusual: ducks, pigeons, peafowl, roosters and more. Adopt an animal today.

Tips for keeping a horse from getting bored -- ideas for keeping a horse physically and mentally engaged: horse toys, slow-feeding systems and more.

Lucas the Vicktory dog has babesia and has had some other medical challenges. He recently had exploratory surgery, and is feeling much better now.

Caregivers at Best Friends share what they love most about horses, including their intelligence, beauty, resilience, and ability to bond with people.

Construction begins on new state-of-the-art Cat Headquarters that will include single-cat rooms. Read about history of Cat Headquarters, too.

A timid senior dog goes for a walk for the first time ever. His life is now beginning to open up.

Baby macaw was syringe-fed, and then the other parrot got jealous. Now many are eating food through a syringe, making positive associations with it.

Dr. Jennifer Green, who graduated from Oklahoma State, is a new veterinarian at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Vicktory dog Lucas from the Michael Vick dog fighting bust has become a happy guy. This former fighting dog deserves all the joy that comes his way.

In the Chinese New Year, February 3, 2011, is the start of the Year of the Rabbit, and February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit month. Adopt to celebrate!