The wet nose of destiny
Rebo knew a good thing when he saw it. February 9, 2010
‘Brick houses are so last year, darling.’
Pigs Daphne and Nanuie introduce a new décor to Piggy Paradise. February 8, 2010
Ready for duty
Search and Service dog Petey finds the perfect home in California. February 5, 2010
McDreamy the detective
It’s a whole new world of exploration now that McDreamy has moved into the Kitty Motel. February 4, 2010
It takes all kinds
And this doggie group has all kinds! February 3, 2010
Star power
On a visit to Best Friends, a young performer works and sings for the animals. February 2, 2010
A royal match
Looking for love in all the wrong places. February 1, 2010
Who needs a gym membership?
Biggest Loser club cats are becoming svelte with the help of some laser pointers. January 29, 2010
Cooped up
Best Friends rescues a mud-laden great-horned owl trapped in a chicken and duck coop. January 28, 2010
Stopping by
Five visiting parrots with challenging medical problems find relief and a better outlook at Best Friends. January 27, 2010
'Will pedal for strays …’
Staff and animals cheer as former employee begins his 3,000-mile bike ride to raise spay/neuter funds.
A very warm welcome
‘Kiss you? I hardly know you!’ January 25, 2010
A new kind of reindeer
Named after Santa’s reindeer, these pups are ready to fly away with you. January 22, 2010
'Mine!'
Adopt Scarlett. She comes with her own bed! January 21, 2010
One man’s trash …
In this economy, the parrots are turning to clever remodeling rather than building. January 20, 2010
Cruising along
Shy dog Daphne learns to see the world differently – from a golf cart! January 19, 2010
Moseying down the road
Taking walks is not just for the dogs, Waco the horse is now getting in on the fun. January 18, 2010
Cherry and Handsome Dan, together again
A new friendship is born thanks to a Vicktory dog bond and their very happy play date reunion. January 15, 2010
Second chances
A turkey vulture gets another shot at thriving in the wild. January 14, 2010
It’s good to be Max
‘Can I have a new friend … or six, maybe?’ January 13, 2010
When life hands you lemons ...
A problem for some turns out to be a windfall for some Best Friends birds. January 12, 2010
Best buds forever
These two pasture pals may be weak at the knees, but are not afraid to frolic. January 11, 2010
Mama’s boy grows up
Two lonely rabbits find each other in this magical holiday season. January 8, 2010
Cyber success
A friendly, five-minute email brings amazing success for the animals at Best Friends. January 7, 2010
Five minutes together
Mr. Tabby goes home with someone who thought he was handsome, three whole years ago! January 6, 2010
Life of a loon
A common loon, grounded near Best Friends, spends the night at Wild Friends. January 5, 2010
A year to remember
Heartwarming, heartbreaking, amusing and inspiring are a few ways to describe writer David Dickson’s selections of the top 10 sanctuary stories for 2009. January 4, 2010
Bouncing your way
The last two Purrty Dozen cats provide more energy than a cup of coffee. December 31, 2009
Santa’s little helpers
There was no coal in the stockings of any of the sanctuary animals this year – only goodies. December 30, 2009
Star material
More news and special feats from Petey the Search and Service dog. December 29, 2009
Trained to be wild
A falconer guides a prairie falcon in how to be a raptor again. December 28, 2009
“Never mind, Santa. I’m good!”
Vicktory dog Little Red got her Christmas present early and she doesn’t need anything else. December 24, 2009
Living the dream
The squeaky wheel (or cat) gets the most attention. Just ask Wolfi. December 23, 2009
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … Superpig!
Watch out all you caped superheroes, here comes Rex. December 22, 2009
Another Vicktory!
Oliver, one of the Vicktory dogs, takes his first steps toward adoption. December 21, 2009
‘Yes, you may pet me. I’m an expert.’
Sherman the pygmy goat is prepping for a barrage of petting, patting and attention. December 18, 2009
Feeling brave?
Tough job training puppies? Why not give it a try? December 17, 2009
Geese in need of a flock
Best Friends transports three Canada geese to southern Arizona to learn the migratory ropes. December 16, 2009
Dating disaster
Ash the cat learns to bring along a toothbrush on sleepovers. December 15, 2009
New lives
Best Friends helps canine victims of cruelty learn to be dogs again. December 14, 2009
Working together
Best Friends’ Training Partners program gains two more valuable trainers in Las Vegas. December 11, 2009
It's all about prioritizing
Peanut the cat finds a person willing to move heaven and earth just for her. December 10, 2009
On your mark, get set, adopt!
Ashley and Winona, two Best Friends rabbits get adopted in the wink of an eye. December 9, 2009
Holiday sharing
Joseph the mule is the ‘Tiny Tim’ of Horse Haven. December 8, 2009
Helping hands
Best Friends staffer makes a huge difference at a Las Vegas nature sanctuary just by volunteering. December 7, 2009
‘All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up.’
Ray the Vicktory dog gives new meaning to this famous quote. December 4, 2009
First aid for horses
Crowds line up for Best Friends’ class on first aid for horses. December 3, 2009
Home for the Holidays
Thanksgiving means many things to many people. Family time, long naps, and indigestion are popular themes. But for seven lucky sanctuary animals this past Thanksgiving weekend, it meant the red carpet treatment on their way to new homes. December 1, 2009
‘Where’d I put that bag of popcorn, again?’
The Best Friends bunnies are learning how to forage for treats and lovin’ it. November 30, 2009
The art of calm
Ray the Vicktory dog quells his enthusiasm and passes his canine good citizen evaluation with flying colors. November 27, 2009
The secret to happiness
It all depends on which way the ball bounces! November 15, 2009
Eight new faces
New arrivals at Parrot Garden learn that ‘hitting the showers’ can be a blissful experience. November 24, 2009
A day of discovery
Three mysterious but separate piggy events that somehow seem connected. November 17, 2009
‘Timber!’
Down with the old, up with the new! The Best Friends Bunny House gets a total makeover. November 17, 2009
A grand opening of epic proportions
Like the horse it is named for, Riley’s is a very special building. November 17, 2009
Flying your way
Best Friends and Pet Airways will fly any cat you adopt right into your arms this Thanksgiving! November 16, 2009
Mission accomplished!
Green Earth Travel owner attains her goal of getting a Best Friends’ dog adopted. November 16, 2009
‘Service is my middle name’
Sweetheart the donkey takes KP duty to a whole new level. November 16, 2009
The clones of cute
We dare you to tell these 10 puppies apart! November 13, 2009
Helping paws
Horatio the conure gets a new play cage and a vacation home as a gift from two admiring felines! November 12, 2009
Time to celebrate!
Another Purrty Dozen cat finds her forever home. November 11, 2009
A memorable belly rub
A veteran visitor finds something new at Best Friends: ‘Sprocket’s spot.’ November 10, 2009
The last of the summer young
An orphaned baby rock squirrel comes back to life at Wild Friends. November 9, 2009
Rock star rebound
He’s back! Off the sleepover circuit for a while, Sprocket is ready for his new tour. November 6, 2009
There goes the neighborhood
Samuel the cat thought he was living in an ‘adults only’ building, but he was wrong! November 5, 2009
Confidence training
When it comes to learning, the Best Friends’ horses are having ‘a ball.’ November 4, 2009
Foster mom with a mission
A marketing plan is part of the package at Colorado foster home for two lucky Best Friends bunnies. November 2, 2009
Happy Howl-o-ween!
Best Friends celebrated Halloween in true animal style. November 2, 2009
Change of plans
They came to Best Friends for an older cat and left with two FIV+ kittens. October 30, 2009
A helping hand
Goldy and Big Bird: two Amazons who need help and each other. October 29, 2009
Turning the corner
Sometimes an animal decides that maybe life is worth living after all. October 28, 2009
Crash landing
A Northern flying squirrel falls from a tree and lands at Best Friends. October 27, 2009
