Sanctuary Stories

Holly Sizemore joins Best Friends as senior manager of Community Programs and Services to work on pit bull, feral cat, puppy mill programs and more.

Will it be bachelor number one, two or three? July 8, 2010

Two male black-headed grosbeaks are injured after hitting windows. The birds come to the Sanctuary for treatment for their injuries.

A grebe is blown off course and away from water, which is essential for his survival. Best Friends licensed wildlife rehabilitators save him.

Adoptable pigs are winning people's hearts. One pig was adopted after her first sleepover, and another charming pig will likely be adopted very soon.

Lovebird with splayed legs who was abandoned in Las Vegas is rescued and is now receiving the medical treatment she needs.

National Geographic Channel's ‘DogTown' ends after 4 seasons, 28 episodes. Best Friends' work with animals was spotlighted and many dogs were helped.

New state-of-the-art puppy care center opens at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, which provides plentiful opportunities for puppy socialization.

Cockatoos and other birds at Best Friends get a new all-weather aviary that has many fun activities for them to do, like chewing on wood.

Wild animals shouldn't be held in captivity as pets, but they can often still be rewilded by wildlife rehabilitators using a step-by-step process.

Rabbit found abandoned and running along a highway was rescued and is now at Best Friends. He is hoping for some love this Valentine's Day.

Two horses with knee issues have trouble making friends with other horses at the Sanctuary but have now become each other's best friend.

A couple finds a loon stranded on land, unable to fly. They bring the bird to the Sanctuary for help, medical tests and rehabilitation.

Vicktory dog Little Red got her Christmas present early. She got a new friend named Beefcake, another dog rescued from a fighting ring.

Taken from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring, Cherry the Vicktory dog goes on to a new life and is adopted into a family.