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Can’t Visit the Sanctuary?

There’s no place on earth quite like the Sanctuary, and we hope you’ll experience it, in all its magic and wonder, in person one day soon.

In the meantime, you can get acquainted with some of the animals and find out more about the incredible lifesaving work that goes on here. Between taking a virtual tour, browsing our YouTube channel and checking out our articles archive, the fun of exploring the Sanctuary is just a click away.

Watch our YouTube channel

For wag-worthy entertainment and quick hits of whiskery whimsy, check us out on the small screen.

Here you’ll find videos and playlists, including everything from behind-the-scenes peeks into our animal care centers to inspiring stories of lifesaving and resilience to adorable tales of unlikely animal friendships and more.

Watch us on YouTube
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Watch a virtual reality film of the Sanctuary

We realize not everyone is able to experience the wonder and magic of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in person, so we created the next best thing: a virtual reality film.
Watch it with or without a headset
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Watch DogTown

The series spotlighted individual animals and their caregivers and raised awareness about severely abused, neglected dogs and dogs with special medical needs.

Many people were first introduced to the Sanctuary through National Geographic’ Channel’s TV documentary series DogTown.

DogTown is a documentary-style TV series that featured the stories of individual dogs in need and followed Best Friends caregivers, trainers and medical staff as they worked to improve the lives of dogs in their care and to find loving homes for them. Each of the 28 episodes follows the journey of several Dogtown residents through their triumphs and challenges.

Also, check out our popular DogTown videos on YouTube for an inside look at this incredible place.

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Check out stories about the Sanctuary

Magenta the dog lying on a couch with her mouth smiling with her tongue out

Dedicated mama dog saves another puppy as blood donor

After her own trio of tiny tots went on to their new homes, mama Magenta took care of another puppy — one who needed blood during an emergency surgery.
She's a hero
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Waltz the brown tabby cat lying on a multicolored blanket

Cat goes from hissy to happy once he’s feeling healthy

With dental disease and a brewing FIP diagnosis, it’s understandable Waltz was standoffish at first, but now that he’s feeling better, he’s all purrs.
He's a changed man
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Marvin the cat in a carrier with a person lying on the floor beside it with a cat on her back

Community rallies to set cat on road to recovery

Marvin was alone, underweight, and in very bad shape — but with help, he’s getting better and finding the “spice” of life once again.
His cry for help was answered
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