Best Friends Animal Society is the nation’s largest no-kill animal shelter. It’s located in a beautiful red rock canyon in southern Utah, and on any given day is home to about 2,000 animals. You may be familiar with their work through the National Geographic series, Dog Town.
Best Friends is guided by a simple philosophy: kindness to animals builds a better world for all of us.
Most of the animals who find their way to Best Friends have special physical or behavioral needs. The sanctuary’s staff of veterinarians, trainers, and caregivers offer them all the help they require.
Most animals are ready for adoption after just a few weeks of special care. A few, who are too old or too sick, or who have suffered extra trauma, find a home and haven at the sanctuary, and are given loving care for the rest of their lives.
I have been a contributor to Best Friends for several years, and adopted Mr. Tabby from the sanctuary.