Stories

Thank You! Best Friends directly saves or fixes over 90,000 animals in 2012.

Read story of rescue dog who is high energy and loves tennis balls, and is now working to become a search and rescue dog in his new home.

Moluccan cockatoo named, a well-known bird at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, is adopted. Read about why this bird is famous and his adoption.

A generous offer from a local business helps adoptable pups thrive.

Labrador retriever mix showed aggressive behavior so his family took him to many trainers who could not help him, but this story has a happy ending.

Child, a young girl of 10 years old, volunteers with animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Kids as young as six years old can volunteer with pets.

It’s a holiday hoedown Christmas morning at the Sanctuary.

Make the holiday season a little brighter for pets in need by helping homeless animals in your community.

Cat adoption helps over 1,000 cats find homes. Read about Stray Cat Adoptions of Texas, Cat Network in Miami and West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

Story of cute kitten from feral cat colony in West Valley City. Instead of being returned after TNR, she is being socialized so she can be adopted.

Volunteers donate their time to help Best Friends Utah animals. They care for, socialize and do anything else that is necessary to help cats and dogs.

Golden eagle is being rehabilitated after being hit by a semitruck. She will be released if possible or go to the Gray Snow Eagle House in Oklahoma.

Our hearts go out to all of those affected by the unfathomable tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

The pigs at the Sanctuary excel at both clicker and Parelli training, learning desired behaviors and in return being rewarded with treats.

Pets aren't disposable. Read why it is best to adopt ("recycle") a dog, cat or other animal rather than buy from a breeder or pet store.