Sanctuary Stories

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.

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.

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

Found stumbling and disoriented, Theophiel’s story had a scary start, but things turned around when he landed at Best Friends. Now, he’s living the dream.

For orphaned and injured wildlife, Wild Friends is a place to recover before returning to the wild and a home for those who can’t; here’s how it started.

The SWATT program has been creating rescue-friendly skies through Southwest Airlines, helping thousands of animals go home.

Dogtown hosts dogs of all shapes and sizes, including purebred and “designer” dogs.

Meet Abbott and Winter, a couple of sweet senior dogs with a surprising past.

A kitten alone by the side of the road dragging his back end, Miles needed help fast — and at the Sanctuary, he got just that.

A bullet wound left Yazh paralyzed in her hind end, but she didn’t let it slow her down for a second.

Rhett and Alfie were so shut down that it became an emergency — but with help, they bounced back and blossomed.

Nothing says “anything is possible” like Best Friends’ first 40 years.

Sometimes, you’re in just the right place at just the right time — and that intersection of place and time is where Stardew and Sam met.

From a neurological condition and seizures to a penchant for pebbles, Rainbow has a lot going on — but her main concern is having fun with friends.

After a puppyhood spent in a home with over 50 other dogs, Silver Sword is finally stretching his legs and soaking up some one-on-one attention.