Best Friends Animal Society

What started out as a tourist visit on a trip to Utah has become a twice a year volunteer outing for the last decade. As with any organization the most important is the people. What I have found at BF is people that are not simply employed, but engaged in a labor of love. An added benefit is fellow volunteers from all over the country, willing to commit individual resources and time to make the trip to Utah for sanctuary volunteering but share the same goal as the organization which, in one word ... kindness.

Having been to the sanctuary so many times it is hard to say which trip was more exciting. This place is so overwhelming, it is like going to a world of wonder where the stars are the animals you take such good of them. Best friends helped me through a hard time in my life, and I am extremely grateful. Thank you again Mike

I have been volunteering with BF for a couple years now! I love all of the kitties, volunteer staff, and helping out when I can. They want the best for the animals, and they support everything you do to make the animals' lives happier and healthier.

This amazing organization is filled with kind staff members and dedicated volunteers. I am there 4 days a week and it is my happy place. I love helping the animals directly and behind the scenes. I’ve been a donor for many years and looked forward to retirement to be able to help in person.

I have been a member for ,10 years. They are included in our estate planning. We have been there many times, and have volunteered. Also, I am a national volunteer and have adopted a cat from them. Just a wonderful group.

I have been volunteering for and donating to Best Friends for 15 years. The sanctuary is a magical place. They do really good work and take fabulous care of all the animals. And all the people who work and volunteer for Best Friends are so helpful and friendly and kind. What they all are stiving for is No Kill in 2025. We all want to save them all. And with Best Friends working so hard to achieve No Kill I feel confident they will !

I have been volunteering for Best Friends for about 3 years now. I walk dogs weekly at the West Los Angeles Lifesaving Center. They are a great organization to work for because they address animal welfare on so many different levels. I learned so much at the National Conference which I volunteered at about how changes in the way we speak about and care for animals makes such a difference. There were a lot of small changes that make a big difference for the animals. I will be retiring soon and plan to spend more time saving them all.

I have been a supporter for 20 years. My husband and I were finally able to visit the Sanctuary in 2016. The first time we drove into the Sanctuary, it took my breath away. I couldn't believe where I was. It is truly a magical place and it was a life altering experience. Since the day I stepped foot onto the Sanctuary, I knew that I wanted to continue helping Best Friends both financially and with my volunteering. This organization does what it says. They are a leader in animal rescue and welfare. I have shared Best Friends with other friends and everyone says the same thing. It is so nice to see a place where animals are safe, well cared for, and living the best life they can until they get adopted. Best Friends will continue to receive my support for all they do to help homeless animals find loving homes.

VOLUNTEER & DONER. I heard of Best Friends in AZ in 1987 and started supporting them financially as much as I could on my salary from my first professional job. Over the years, I continued supporting them until becoming a Guardian Angel about 5 years ago. I finally got to the Sanctuary 3 years ago and was so impressed. We volunteered in three different cat houses and stayed at the cottages. Learning how hard the staff and volunteers work every day was impressive. We were exhausted after our three shifts, but they do it every day. We tried to see the Memorial Brick I purchased for my Keltic Kitties, but the snow was so deep we couldn't find it. We had the private tour and learned so much more.

I retired 3 years ago and was able to volunteer at the Palm Springs Best Friends Animal Conference in February. I was signed up for 9 sessions as Volunteer when I was called by Best Friends Staff to be the Volunteer Lead for Registration 1.5 weeks before the conference. BF Staff worked quickly to train me and by the conference, I was ready. Being the front-facing location for attendees was fun and exciting.

Every BF Staff member and volunteer I talked to at the Sanctuary and Conference and everyone I talked to by phone over the years were professional, committed, and friendly. I am now looking forward to expanding my commitment to Best Friends by volunteering more at events around the U.S. Hoping to volunteer at the next conference in Salt Lake City.

BEST FRIENDS is the Best Place!! It is a sanctuary for many of the animals we all love : dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs, horses and so many more! They are located in Kanab, UTAH but work with many other sanctuaries throughout the country. Recently they had a Conference in Palm Springs, bringing out many animal lovers and other sanctuaries .... I volunteered to help and had a marvelous time meeting others, and more. I am already signed up to work next year in Santa Fe. Go Best Friends Go!!!

We have supported Best Friends financially for a number of years. Their thanks and appreciation are always heartwarming. Last month I had the privilege of volunteering at their national conference. It was such a pleasure to work with such good people who are so committed to animal welfare.
We lost our son in 2023, and it was the folks at Best Friends who responded in the most meaningful way. We were invited to their headquarters in Kanab, UT where we were able to place a metal dedicated to our son's memory in the Angel Rest.
Close to 1400 people attended the conference from all over the United States. Everyone was kind and patient and reflected Best Friends' goal - treat all creatures with respect and love. We look forward to their next conference in Salt Lake City. Join us if you can.

Best Friends is all about the animals. From the caregivers who love and care for their charges to the top of the organization, they all want to improve the world for animals. I volunteer in Dog Town, and the caregivers know each one of their dogs individually. They use this knowledge to set each dog (and each volunteer!) up for success, forging lasting bonds. Every employee I've seen in Dog Town works very hard, cheerfully pitching in wherever they need to. They make their volunteers feel like part of the team, all for the good of the animals.

I have been volunteering with Best Friends Animal Society National Transport Stop since 2019. Working with like minded people to save the lives of dogs and cats is rewarding beyond words. From puppies, kittens, and cats, to nearly 100 pounds dogs, each one is treated with love and care as they make their journey to find loving homes. I have made many friends and look forward each month to the next national transport. Best Friends Animal Society has a variety of opportunities to volunteer from the comfort of your home to hands on.

We first visited Best Friends in 2016. A group we volunteered with in Florida had sent a cat to Best Friends and we decided to plan a trip to the southwest that would include a stop in Kanab. We visited our cat friend in Calmar and volunteered in several different areas during that visit. What impressed us most was the careing shown for the animals by the caregivers.
Best Friends soon became an annual visit, then twice a year visit until we finally moved to Kanab so we could volunteer several days a week. We continue to be impressed by the careing given to each resident. We are sometimes astonished by the big scope projects in animal rescue that are suddenly taken on, like one day's notice to bring in 60 cats from an overcrowded situation, or
to rescue a horse and baby from an island or a call out for foster homes for 40 dogs and puppies needed tomorrow. The list goes on and on.
In summary, let us says there is no other organization like Best Friends!!!

I had a 3 and 4 year plan after being diagnosed with terminal cancer to sell the place in La Jolla, CA and then do 12-16 weeks in various cool places out west. The first stop was Kanab for 8 weeks, because of the BF Sanctuary. I then kept to the plan and spent 16 weeks in Whitefish, MT. While there, I decided to tear up the rest of the plan and I came back to Kanab and have been here for 3 years...just because being at Best Friend Sanctuary is the best sarcoma treatment available. Now, I can't back that up with research, however I CAN say that you can never, ever, ever have a bad day when you know between 1500 and 2000 adoptable animals are just up the road, freely giving their love and kisses 24/7. There is no better pain reliever than 4 cats curling up on your lap at Colonels or sitting with doggies and reading to them at Dogtown HQ. The BF Sanctuary is truly a magical and ridiculously wonderful place to spend your time when you have an expiration date. There is nothing else like it in the universe.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in kanab UT is my favorite place in the world to be. You'll see lots of people saying it's a magical place. It truly is. I look forward to volunteering every year and usually donate twice a year too. It's an expensive trip for me bc I live in Pittsburgh PA so I have airfare and car rental on top of lodging, but it totally refreshes my soul! I can't imagine not being able to go. It's my happy place.... if you've never been, and you love animals, you MUST visit the sanctuary at least once in your lifetime (good luck only going once ������)

I could write books about my experiences about Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. I have visited many of their site locations and the sanctuary in Utah was also the best. You can volunteer all day and experience the love the pets have. You also learn about all the different species. They are truly amazing!!! We adopted two special needs pups Rosanna & Justin. Wendy Kaplan is an amazing team member and got us involved and I am very grateful. Thank You For All You Do!!!

I visited Best Friends last summer and loved it! I did a couple sleep overs one with dogs and one with a cat that I ended up adopting and flew her home with me. Best Friends helped me with every step. My daughter loved it so much she moved from Connecticut to work there. I can’t wait to go back! What an amazing place!

I moved to Kanab to work at Best Friends 25 years ago. Wow, it was an amazing place back then and NOW, it is beyond most people's expectations. I only worked there for 3 years as I opened a pet supply store, but always supported the work there. I now work at the Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile and the comments are so heartwarming from those who have donated for 30 years and just now travel to see how their money is being spent! They are ALWAYS so happy to see the animals so well cared for and love the whole experience of volunteering/touring.

I’ve visited Best Friends 3x. Each experience was great. I have volunteered in the cat, dog, horse, and bunny areas. It’s so wonderful what they do for the animals there. It’s such a beautiful place to be that it does your soul well. I’ll be going again.

I discovered Best Friends over 20 years ago while traveling. Now I am a monthly donor and relocating to Kanab Utah. Wonderful organization with great, caring staff!!

I learned about best friends when I had a special needs foster.. Kitty with one of the lucky ones that got to go there.. I went out to visit last summer. And to say I was blown away is beyond any words I can share.. Not only is this place beautiful situated in the mountains. But the place the people everything about it is magical.. The most incredible shelter I ever had the honor of going to an even volunteer.. They deserve all the support in the world

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is one of those places you can hardly wait to get to, and then it's ever so hard to leave at the end of your volunteer period. I have been volunteering at the sanctuary 2 or 3 times a year for over ten years; I don't know how it's possible, but every trip turns out to be "the best ever" experience. The caregivers' love of the animals in their care is evident throughout the sanctuary, and the specialized support staff (vets, behaviorists, physical therapists, trainers, photographers, etc.) give each animal the best chance of becoming adoptable. It's no wonder all the animals are so happy at Best Friends! I'm very grateful to have an opportunity to do my part to "Save Them All."

Love the work Best Friends does. We visited the sanctuary recently and it was an awesome experience. Loved meeting all the animals. The staff were wonderful with us and the animals. Would visit again

We visited the Best Friends Sanctuary and it was an amazing bucket list experience even better than I imagined it would be. We volunteered at Dog Town and took 2 dogs for outings. It was a joy to meet all the Best Friends employees and fellow volunteers. We will be back for another visit as soon as we can. Thank you Best Friends

I did my first volunteer trip in 2001 and loved Best Friends so much I bought property in Kanab for when I retired. Best Friends is a wonderful place to share your love for the animals and the caregivers are the best. I recommend a trip to the Sanctuary if you have never been.

I love Best Friends! I have been volunteering at NKLA as a dog walker and foster, and as a writer of web stories for the Best Friends website since 2019. All are rewarding efforts as I believe in the organization’s mission and pleased to contribute toward it.

My experience is that of a volunteer; long time follower of their work and as a donor. In nyc as a volunteer I was able to have a close up view of the employees.
Front line people who work with efficiency, passion and heart. Without exception that is what I witnessed. The ethics of this organization have not changed. When I read about the founders it appeared the same attributes prevailed. What drew me in further was their reliance on data to establish goal and stepsister to achieve them.

Best Friends is the best! I've volunteered and been involved in multiple ways, but mostly I am grateful for finding my best friend/cat through them. Thanks BF!

Not only does BF do incredible work in Utah- but they make a difference in so many states! I love volunteering as they are so organized & really put me to work helping out when I’m at the sanctuary. Nothing but solid work from their entire team which is why I financially support their efforts as well!

I have been a volunteer in Los Angeles for almost 7 years. I’ve been to the sanctuary once. Best friends is an amazing organization and it makes me feel good to contribute in a small way to accomplishing their mission. The people who work here are so dedicated and welcoming to volunteers. I have learned so much about animal welfare by volunteering here. This helps me be a better advocate for animals in my community and the world. I encourage anyone who can to volunteer. I also make phone calls for them so you don’t have to volunteer at an adoption center, although I love interacting with and getting to know the dogs and cats.

I have been volunteering and fostering cats and kittens with Best Friends in Houston TX for many years. I soon became so impressed with the mission, organization and camaraderie that I upped my game by including Best Friends in my will in order to help ensure that the mission continues. They are fastideous about remaining in practical contact with their volunteers and keeping the pets in their care in good health. Medical emergencies are managed rapidly and with great care. The staff are a class act.

I searched and found two dogs in which I was interested. I completed the application forms, which required details from me on everything but the colour of my bedroom curtains.

I submitted my applications only to receive a six-word response to say, "Sorry they both need a playmate."

This requirement was not included in either dog's profile. To abide by the guidelines of the site, I won't record her name here. But her response was so unprofessional, she did not include her job title......or any other details.

I replied to her e-mail pointing out the dogs' profiles did not mention the restrictions she claimed.

If she represents the standard of your volunteers, I imagine this is nothing but a Mickey Mouse site.

Dogs involved: Mashie & Woodie.

I stopped at best friends to have my dog Checked out because he had been shot five times with a pellet gun the lady at the veterinarians office said that she could not look at my dog because this was not a place for the public this is the second time I've taken animal there and I've been turned down because this is not a place for the public even though they state they are a nonprofit animal sanctuary there for helping animals they don't help anything absolutely useless what is it that you guys really do

I’ve visited BF many times with several volunteers from a shelter in IL. It is so rewarding to volunteer and assist in any way. The dogs, cats, horses, pigs, birds, etc. are very well cared for. The staff is loving and dedicated. There are many ways to volunteer from your home as well. Cannot wait to go back once the COVID numbers decrease a bit more. It’s a magical place with magical people and animals. Don’t hesitate to go, whether for a tour or to volunteer or adopt!

My family and I first visited Best Friends in 2013. We were so impressed with the sanctuary that we returned 5 more times to volunteer. We have 2 dogs ashes buried at Angels Rest and adopted our current dog in 2014 from the sanctuary. He is a special needs dog who without the help of Best Friends would probably never have found a home. They are one of two non profits that I have on a monthly donation plan. Great group of caring individuals who always put the animals first.

My son and have done seven volunteer trips to the sanctuary. It is an inspiration. The staff take incredible care of the animals, every volunteer shift is a wonderful one, and the setting is beautiful. When you leave your heart is full.

August 2021 marked my 11th visit to what I lovingly refer to as my Heaven on Earth. I travel with two friends all the way from Indiana to spend a week volunteering. Horse Haven is my favorite volunteer spot! We eat lunch at Angel's overlook, remember our beautiful fur babies that have crossed to the rainbow bridge at Angel's rest and just bask in the beauty and serenity that is Angel's canyon.

I have had some of the most rewarding times of life volunteering at Best Friends! Working with their staff and seeing how much love and concern they give to all the animals is heart warming. The beauty of the entire sanctuary is breathtaking. They show how much they value you spending your off time with them. Whenever I leave, I start looking forward to me next visit!

They are wonderful. My experience volunteering there was unbelievably rewarding. And their advocacy for animals is game changing.

My adult daughter and I volunteer at BFAS for a week each year for 16 years and will return next September. It brings joy to our hearts while we work with the staff to care for all types of animals.

I’ve supported Best Friends for several years. In September of 2021 I had the opportunity to volunteer at Best Friends in Utah for five wonderful days!! It was the most amazing opportunity! I helped with bunnies, dogs, cats and helped soothe patients in the clinic. I will definitely be going back to volunteer again!!

Best Friends in Kanab is healing for the heart and soul! We lost our beautiful Josie after 15 years- our hearts were broken. We turned that sadness into volunteering with the menagerie at Best friends. The staff and volunteers are like a close knit family- loving, kind and supportive. There are no words to described for how special Best friends is to us. We've volunteered three times and will continue to visit, volunteer and support. This place is a loving sanctuary for animals, and humans!

We brought our Girl Scouts and had the best experience ever….every one of our scouts have gone on to be animal volunteers and supporters. Thank you for the work you do and how you always encourage others to pay it forward….

I have been volunteering at Best Friends in Kanab for about 11 years in Dogtown and respect the work they do with and for the dogs. My favorite place to volunteer is in Puppy Admissions where I sit with the puppies (and moms). Puppy socialization is very important for the pups - some come in very scared and, in some cases, not socialized at all. If they don't have interaction with people by the time they are four months old, it makes it much harder for them to adapt. The moms also come in scared and shy but with good care and love they are transformed. The caregivers are friendly and helpful and the overall experience is great. I come home with a smile on my face due to spending my time there.

I am a long time donor and volunteer with BFAS. The work they do across the entire country just can’t be matched. They are a passionate, driven, transparent, and caring organization. I encourage everyone I know to donate to or volunteer with them.

For over 20 years, I’ve been a supporter of BFAS. Their mission is similar to other animal rescues, but their strategies & tactics to achieve those goals align perfectly with grassroots efforts. Plz support BFAS, they are the real deal.

I had a kitty that was an extremely hard case that even after Multiple phone consults with Jackson Galaxy we could not get this kitty adoptable. I ultimately had the kitty transferred to Best Friends where their behavioural vets worked with her and got her adoptable and she was ultimately adopted her out and she's now living in San Francisco. I love Best Friends!!

I have been volunteering with Best Friends since 2006 when I celebrated my 50th birthday working with the cats who had been rescued from Beirut, Lebanon. My husband and I return to the Sanctuary every year (except 2020) to volunteer. We have many friends at the Sanctuary - both two-legged and four-legged. We also support Best Friends financially. I promote this organization to anyone who will listen to me.

Best Friends Animal Society is outstanding. I have been volunteering with them since November and they go above and beyond for the animals.

We took our senior girl scouts to volunteer there on two occasions and we all loved it. They put the girls to work and educated them on the importance of rescue work and spaying/neutering your pet. The sanctuary is beautiful and the staff are so dedicated to the animals. A beautiful place!

Our family of five has been volunteering for over ten years! We’ve spent Christmas and spring break working with these amazing animals and their staff. The sanctuary staff are friendly, hard working and dedicated to the mission of “saving them all”. The dogs have amazing accommodations and are a joy to walk. The pigs love going forward walks and will let you scratch them as they beg for more. They have allowed us to bring our Girl Scout troop and Rainbow girls so that we can spread the word about this peaceful, dedicated, and amazing sanctuary. We will be returning year after year.

Volunteering @ Best Friends was a wonderful humbling experience. I cannot wait to volunteer again. I can’t say enough great things for this non-profit.

I had the most amazing experience volunteering at Best Friends. I got to work with all kinds of animals and learn from the most dedicated, knowledgeable, hard-working people I’ve ever met. The staff is so devoted to the animals and so grateful for the volunteers. Animals are well cared for and cherished. The setting is beautiful. I can’t wait to volunteer there again.

As a single female with no close relatives, I've known I would leave my estate to charity. Through the years I've supported environmental causes, art causes, educational causes, and companion animal causes. When Best Friends decided to aim for the end to the killing of adoptable pets, I decided they were the best nonprofit for my money. In addition to Best Friends being the recipient of my estate, I donate regularly now as well.

Best Friends is an amazing organization! We have visiting several times for workshops and to volunteer - there is something magical about being at Best Friends and you have to go there to experience it. The founders and staff are amazing and always willing to share their knowledge. It is a place that when you leave you are already wanting to go back.

Best Friends is my absolute favorite charity based on the amazing work they do in communities around the country and the work they do to save them all. Going to the sanctuary is my happy place. I count the days in between visits.

I donate to Best Friends on every occasion possible. In honor of someone passing or happy occasions. The work they do for animals is second to none. I have learned so much about animal welfare and rescue from them. Love to support such a great organization. I hope to visit one day.

Been to the facility in Kenab. Truly a wonderful experience. My son adopted his dog from Best Friends and it was a great addition to his family. Can't afford to donate much, but do so every year.

A friend had made several trips as a volunteer for the Sanctuary, in Utah. I asked if there was room, might I tag along next time. I really thought it would be a nice way to see that part of the country, if nothing else, and I like to think of myself as someone who loves animals. That was May 2019. I did not expect a week at Best Friends to change my life, but it did. I fell in love with the Sanctuary. The people, the animals, the Canyon - it sounds corny, but it is magical. I cannot wait to go back. I had a trip planned for April 2020, with my teenaged granddaughter, because I wanted her to experience the Sanctuary and see the level of love and care the animals receive. Sadly because of the virus, we had to cancel the trip, but I am planning to take her next April. When I came home from Best Friends I went to my local shelter and have been volunteering there ever since, and in two weeks my friends and I are returning to the Sanctuary for another week of volunteering. Best Friends treats every creature that comes into its care with love and respect for life. The culture there creates an environment that not only restores animals to health when needed, and finds homes for homeless pets, it nurtures and renews the spirits of the people who are lucky enough to have found it. They found their home in Angel Canyon - couldn't be a more appropriate place!

Best Friends is the most amazing place on earth! My family and friends love to volunteer at the Sanctuary with me annually. The location is gorgeous and peaceful. I want to continue to be a part of their mission and future. The founders and staff that I have met and worked with are all amazing people. Thanks for creating heaven on earth for the animals and for the leading the great network across the country that is rescuing and caring for so many animals! Also thanks for leading me to 4 of my babies that we have adopted!

I’ve been a member for many years but made my first ever trip there in 2011 after I had lost my husband and then my dog. It is a magical place! It fed my heart and soul like NO place I had ever been. They live what they say...it’s all about the animals. Been back twice and will keep coming. For me? A little bit of heaven here on earth.

Best Friends lives it’s mission to the max. Until I visited the sanctuary I found it hard to believe a place like this could exist. Ho wonderful that they never loose sight of their values & live those values each & everyday.

I was unsure of adopting a cat but best friends was able to help me through the fostering process. I had no idea how to own a cat pet and they answered all of my questions and provided resources to get me started. I adopted my fostered cat largely because best friends matched me with Kitty so well!

I love Best Friends! I have volunteered for them, as well as adopted my two cats from here. They have a huge impact on cities across the country by saving the lives of animals.

Best Friends is life-changing for both volunteers and the creatures they serve. I am a relative newcomer to volunteering at the Kanab sanctuary, having visited 3 times in 2 years. The work is rewarding, the staff inspiring, and the animals a joy to work with. The volunteer system is well organized and run, and I hope to return many times.

Volunteering at Best Friends was one of the most enriching experiences of my life. Everyone there is so devoted to the animals and so willing to educate volunteers. I learned so much and felt so lucky to be able to contribute. I hope I get to volunteer there again soon.

I have been donating to Best Friends since the early 90’s watched DogTown every week and when a Best Friends Adoption Center opened near me I was thrilled many friends adopted from there and April 2017 I started volunteering with the dogs and it has been the best thing I have ever done!! Everyone was so welcoming and helpful I have made many friends with other volunteers and I feel so appreciated there! I got thank you notes after helping with events and was so proud to be Volunteer of the Month October of 2018! This is the most wonderful organization I have ever volunteered for and will continue to volunteer and support the work Best Friends is doing!!

My husband and I discovered Best Friends on our honeymoon in 2008. The following year, my daughter went there and volunteered, after we left she told me that she would work there one day. Fast forward a few years and she sold her home, quit her job, and moved to Kanab. Although it hasn’t always been easy, she continues to love her job and the animals she cares for, and she has made lasting friendships. The sanctuary is a very spiritual place and I love the work that’s being done there.

Decades of learning from Best Friends. They are so dedicated and have literally changed our wkrld for the better. They were instrumental in my getting involved wjth local work. No better role models or example setters.

I first volunteered with Best Friends at NKLA in LA and loved the organization. I love the way they value all of the animal and work to help them find the best life possible. At NKLA I learned about the Sanctuary and their many efforts around the country. I was very impressed with the difference they have made in animals’ lives during Katrina and other natural disasters. After visiting the sanctuary, I have had to return each year for the beauty and inspiration. Seeing what a difference this organization makes for animals inspires me to do whatever I can to help them and therefore the animals.

I have supported through donations and volunteered at Best Friends for a decade now because of their commitment to best practices in animal welfare. Their positive messaging to animal lovers, rescuers, and communities inspires involvement and a desire to make a difference. If that wasn’t enough, their outreach efforts with network partners enhances life saving efforts.

I have spent numerous vacations as a volunteer, working both shifts, just to be a part of the incredible mission. I have learned a great deal from working with their caregivers and from their blogs and resource site. I love this organization with my entire being.

Best Friends has become our yearly vacation. It started 5 years ago. Volunteering there shows just how much they truly love and care for their pets. It is a place where animals can heal physically and emotionally with experienced staff that take the time to give each pet what they need. Don't get me wrong the pet needs a forever home and Best Friends does their very best to find them one. If it doesn't work out, they make sure their home at the Sanctuary is a happy , safe and loved one, which is all any of us wish for. Donate! It is money well spent, keeping this amazing organization going.

I’ve known Best Friends since 1993 and they always have kindness and compassion for animals. They have done so much throughout the years for individual animals and animal organizations.

The days I have spent volunteering for Best Friends Animal Society have been so rewarding and enjoyable. The caregivers provide a safe, loving environment for animals. They also take the time to educate the volunteers and make us feel valued.

I've enjoyed so much volunteering with them in Mission Hills while bottle feeding baby kittens. I love everything this company stands for in terms of getting the country to "no kill." We need this to be a priority for ever organization.

Awesome experience volunteering with a Best Friends. I was able to work in different areas of Dogtown during my three days on site. The staff is amazing and so appreciative of their volunteers. I helped with feeding, took dogs for walks and even took one for a sleepover. Don’t miss this incredible place near Zion!

We have been going to Best Friends every year for 12 years now to volunteer & just spend time among so many like minded ppl. It is is the most beautiful setting one could ever ask for! The caregivers are some of the greatest ppl you’ll ever meet & teach us something new every trip. Next year will be our first to bring my grandson! Hopefully he will grow w/ the same love of animals & will grow up as an advocate for them. They do such important work. I was happy to become a national volunteer for them a few years ago & love the work. We have even adopted from them & were lucky to bring our Grace home with us on one wonderful trip! We wi be supporting them for many years to come! ❤️������������

I have been traveling to Kanab at least two times a year since 2008 (first from Chicago and now from Denver). Simply stated, BF is my heaven on earth. The views are spectacular, the caregivers are one of a kind, the mission is achievable (and currently being proven), and the animals are so happy for your visit!

I consider myself so lucky to have found Best Friends! Everyone that visits me in Nevada gets to go on one of their tours. I have volunteered several times and been lucky enough to take dogs back to their wonderful hotel for a sleepover. I have taken my grandson to the Piggy Social. In January 2019 we adopted a cat named Socrates from there. And every Christmas family and friends get a gift from their store since it helps support all the animals. I will always support Best Friends with donations and my time.

Rented a car on our trip to Vegas and drove 3 hours just to tour their beautiful property and revel in all the happy heartbeats in their care. Had to return the following year to stay in Kanab and volunteer. I always refer to it as an ‘animal lover’s Mecca’ - it’s not the easiest place to get to but it profoundly moves you once you’re there. I truly can’t wait to go back.

I have volunteered at Best Friends’ Utah sanctuary 10 times in the last 15 years, and have been a supporter even longer than that. The sanctuary is truly like heaven on earth for the fortunate animals who live there, and for animal lovers who get the opportunity to volunteer.

Nationally, Best Friends provides incredible leadership in animal welfare, with its innovative programs and passionate, talented staff. I’m so proud to be associated with this organization!

The care and attention every animal receives here is amazing. As a volunteer I was treated as an invaluable and integral part of the sanctuary and I was grateful to be able to see how well run and thought out everything was.

Best Friends is my heaven on Earth. I spend my vacation time flying across the country to volunteer here. Every single animal is so loved and well cared for. Can’t wait to get back out there.

We were introduced to Best Friends during an itinerary stop on an adventure travel trip. We had never heard of BFAS before that, but we were so very impressed with what we experienced during the Sanctuary tour that we vowed to return some day. This December will be trip #4 to volunteer. It is our Christmas present ourselves. The sanctuary is a spiritual place that you can never forget. This is the charity we have chosen to donate both time and dollars to.

If you were to ask me to tell you something negative about Best Friends, I would think for hours and hours and not be able to give you an answer. The staff are wonderful caring resourceful people, and their care of animals is superb. My husband and I have volunteered there several times, and we've always left with a good feeling knowing that the animals we met would always have a home, if not outside of Best Friends, then within the comfort of the facility itself.

We've watched BF staff train puppies using a lifelike kitchen and living area with a noisy vacuum, a doorbell, and many other household items that can be scary to pups and dogs.
We've watched them hold and cuddle abused animals until they begin to feel safe again, and become adoptable. And the enormous role they played in rehabilitating many of the "Vicktory Dogs" from Michael Vicks' Bad Newz kennels is unparalleled.

Best Friends places a high value on the life of each animal that comes under their care, and this is exemplified by their effort to make the U.S. a "no kill" nation by the year 2025.

My daughter has been a Best Friends supporter and volunteer for a long time and has made 3 trips to Kanab. This year she invited me along and it was a wonderful experience. I have been sewing for the cat trap neuter release program for a few months and while it is rewarding on it's own; to actually visit the sanctuary and get to meet and work with some awesome people was a whole other experience. Have I mentioned the animals??? Words cannot describe the joy, compassion and lessons I learned from my time as a volunteer...animals are so smart and so wise. Please if you get the chance....go there and experience Best Friends ...it is the Best!

I have been volunteering with Best Friends for 10 years and this organization is doing amazing work for homeless pets across the U.S. They are compassionate, transparent, and committed to their mission!

I have volunteered at BF Sanctuary 7 times and am planning another trip in November. I live in Middle TN, so it is a long and costly trip; but, the care they give the animals at the Sanctuary and the work they are doing to achieve No Kill by 2025 is definitely worth the expense and effort. I encourage every animal lover who can, to make at least one trip to Kanab, UT, to see for yourself the good things that are being accomplished.

It all started when my daughter had a sleep over with her Grammy. They watched Dog Town on Animal Planet and at the end of the show it said for more information visit us on the web... Not long after a trip to Kanab, Utah was born. I did not get to go on the first trip, just my daughter and her Grammy, but what a life changing experience it was! My daughter volunteered all week and came home to start her own non-profit at just 11 years old! It became her mission not only to help animals but people too! We have since visited several more times and I finally did get to go on one of the trips too and the mission of Best Friends is absolutely incredible and inspiring! We have adopted two dogs from Best Friends and they have been the best dogs! (well aren't they all!) The animals are in the best care possible aside from being adopted and are truly loved at Best friends. Everything is so clean and beautiful ! I highly recommend this as "A bucket list" place!

Best Friends has lost it's way ever since it announced the No Kill by 2025 initiative. They no longer care about the sanctuary animals, it's all about the numbers. They move sick and behaviorally challenged dogs and cats from Houston, LA, and other areas of the country to the sanctuary so the numbers look better in those cities. They do not have adequate staffing at the sanctuary to take care of resident dogs and cats. let alone these additional challenging imports. But the worst thing I see is the terrible way they treat their caregivers. These are the people who are responsible for daily care of the animals. They have been short staffed for the past several years in dogs and cats. Training is non-existent. They do not acknowledge the dedication and love most of the caregivers have for their wards or rely on their knowledge of the individual animals when it comes to illness or behavioral issues. They use volunteers to fill in instead of filling hired positions. Stress level of caregivers and local volunteers is terrible. It affects the quality of care and the health of the dogs and cats. The line out the door is constant and is accepted as the way things are. Nothing is really done to address why. Lower management are promoted based on their relationships to upper management and the founders, not on experience and knowledge. I no longer support Best Friends financially because of what I have seen at the sanctuary. My heart bleeds for the animals there. It's very sad that volunteers who only come there occasionally have no idea what really goes on behind the scenes.

Best place on earth.This was actually my make a wish dream come true I have a blood disorder and if I was able to start getting better my wish was to go and help out at Best Friends ,my wish came true what an experience so heart warming.All the animals and how they are treated is so touching what a place

I’ve made several volunteer trips to Best Friends, each visit left me a better person. You get so much more than you could ever give. Truly a magical experience- the facilities and staff are superior, very compassionate mission minded. Life changing experience!

I have visited and volunteered at the sanctuary since 2010. NEVER have i had one bad experience. The love, kindness, compassion, patience and general concern for every animal there is second to none!! The caregivers KNOW their animals, they are not a number! They know their likes, dislikes, personalities and make the best decisions for all.

My husband and I will be visiting for our fourth year of volunteering this November. We return because the experience is monumentally valuable to our souls as much as it is to help the animals. The staff is warm and welcoming and we always feel like our efforts are needed and valued. I love how much they are able to accomplish and do with the help of their wide network of volunteers and partners. Best Friends doesn’t stand alone in their mission, but they stand out in the way they make us all feel a part of it.

I drove by Best Friends in 2012 on a motorcycle trip to the Grand Canyon and Utah. At that time I made a mental note to check it out someday. Wow. I drove to Best Friends from St. louis with my chocolate lab Bella. What an experience. I volunteered for a little over a week but I wish I had longer. Being there is SO GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL. I will be going back!

Best weekend ever! Spent three days at best friends with my Granddaughter and it’s a great experience. Everyone was friendly, informative and we had a great time with the dogs and rabbits. We had the sweetest dog sleepover and my Granddaughter loved it. . If you love animals, beautiful scenery and friendly folks this is the place for you. Great work you guys do for so many sweet animals.

So many things to say! Best Friends is absolutely wonderful! It is hard to put into words what this place is and what it does for the soul. The caregivers, founders, other staff - they are like minded people that bring joy and love to the animals and visitors.

It was on my bucket list for many years to visit the Sanctuary and ever since I finally made it happen I can't stop going back. It is truly a wonderful place and God Bless the founders that didn't give up and made it happen.

I am a huge animal lover and adopted my cat from Best Friends. A very thorough adoption process handled with professionalism, Tipster was the featured cat of the week so Best Friends transported him from the sanctuary in Utah to me in Phoenix. His detailed medical records were provided to me as well. LOVE. Best Friends and their efforts to Save Them All!

My mother and I have been to the Best Friends sanctuary in Utah three times. We're constantly impressed by how well the animals are treated, and how much their human caregivers love them.

It was such a fun and family friendly experience! We got to go on a free tour with the kindest tour guide, and got to see some cats and dogs. We heard so much about the care and love each and every animal receives. It is my dream job to work there! Kind staff who truly love their jobs and animals they care for!

After reading about Best Friends, following online, and getting the magazine my daughters and I decided to visit. I can say without a doubt it was the best thing we ever did. Whatever U read about Best Friends, know it is true and so much more. The canyon is beautiful. The staff amazing, the animals are wonderful, and the food at the cafeteria is awesome and a good price. We volunteered 3 mornings and took the tour. Loved every minute of it and would love to go back someday. Also the town of Kanab is adorable and would be a great little place to live. While there U can take side trips to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon plus a few other interesting spots. An all round great trip.

I have supported Best Friends for decades and last year traveled from Massachusetts to Utah to visit and volunteer in person. This is the best run, most caring, feel-good organization you will ever encounter. They are organized and well run. They appreciate the value of a dollar and make sure all donations are wisely spent on the animals. The animals in residence are not just well cared for, but loved and trained with the long term goal in mind of a healthy adoption that lasts for life. Everything they do is done with much thought and intent. I highly recommend all animal lovers to support this incredibly worthy organization.

I have donated to Best Friends for several years and have always wanted to visit. I was able to finally visit Best Friends in Kanab, UT last fall. I was not disappointed!! My friend, Jeanne and I spent a few shifts volunteering in Dogtown. We walked high energy dogs, helped bathe and socialize puppies and helped with the care of older dogs. We had lunch with one of the co-founders, Gabriele. I was very touched with their beginnings.
We are going back this year to volunteer again!

I believe in the wonderful people who give their lives to the animals in need in this world. Best Friends saves so many lives!

I have been supporting Best Friends with a monthly donation since the latter part of the 1980's. I have followed them and watched their progress and they have a wonderful program. They always seem to be there in a crisis. Love what they do!

I have nothing but admiration and gratitude for Best Friends Animal Society. They are absolute leaders in the fields of animal rescue, adoption, P.R., linkage to so many other animal rescue organizations across the country, and now leaders in a “ no-kill” Drive.

Not only do they go to any lengths to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the animals that come to their notice, but in any crisis they reach out and recruit teams to be on the spot with great success in either reuniting people and their pets or rescuing the animals and flying or driving them to safety.

I live in Canada. I can’t give much money to Best Friends; however, I give little bits throughout the year because I believe they are the best, bar none, spokespeople for animals in North America. And they are are the best at positive action on behalf of animals as well.

Bravo and please, keep up the amazing work.

We have traveled to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah three times from our home in NH. It is a sacred place where visitors are welcomed. We volunteered helping to care for the dogs and took the tours. We learned a lot about animal rescue. The staff is full of wonderful people who are truly committed to each and every animal in their care. The work they do at Best Friends to save the lives of animals all over the country is remarkable and so very needed. I hope they are awarded as a top-rated nonprofit because they are changing the landscape of animal rescue in this country one animal at a time.

Best Friends is the best thing that has happened for animals. I have visited the Sanctuary in Utah a couple of times and the work they do and the care the animals are given is beyond amazing. They take neglected, abused, and unwanted animals and show them what love is. They don't give up on the hardest cases and will take care of them until they find a forever home or until it is time for them to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Best Friends not only helps animals in Utah but works with with other rescue organizations across the country. I only wish I lived closer so I could volunteer at the Sanctuary. They truly want to Save Them All!

I have been a supporter and volunteer since 1990. Outstanding work done, for an often difficult to place animal population. Worth every penny.

I've been following Best Friends for years and I'm proud of the work they do.

There's something uniquely special about this place and its people, the animals they care for and save, and their commitment to ending the killing of pets in shelters. This is not just a nonprofit organization or sanctuary - it's a movement of incredible people, all who come together because of their shared belief that we can Save Them All.

The Sanctuary... if you've never been, I'd recommend putting it on your bucket list and making it happen. This place will change your life - I promise. You get to see where it all started by visiting the beautiful canyon and volunteering with about 1,600 animals. It's challenging to put into words the feeling you get upon visiting, so the best I can really say here is to go and see for yourself. (You can make a full vacation out of it by adding on local national parks like Zion, Escalante, the Grand Canyon, and more). Be sure to check out the veg cafe with an animal friendly menu (Save Them ALL) and the best views in Southern Utah.

The regional centers... I've visited the centers in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Salt Lake City and New York are on my list to go soon. These places are like no other in the industry. They promote adoptable pets in the most positive light possible, and each facility has an educational aspect and modern approach to animal welfare. If you're in those cities, be sure to pay a visit. They are also hubs for the regional activities that are taking place throughout the country and there's more in the works.

The national advocacy... no one works harder than Best Friends on the issues of Puppy Mills, Pit Bulls, and Community Cats. Because of their incredible team of hardworking professionals, one day, these won't be issues in the field of animal welfare.

Collaboration... Best Friends not only leads the way, they help others do the same. There's a huge network of partners all throughout the country who are committed to saving the animals in their communities, and through this collaborative partnership, there is a ton of information sharing, mentoring, toolkits, grants, and so much more that are made available to make it all happen. Not to mention the incredible opportunities like community cat programs, Strut Your Mutt fundraisers (to raise $ for local groups), and Super Adoption events. Wow! Way to make lifesaving possible!

No-Kill 2025... need I say more? They've put a timeline on it! They are dedicated to ending the killing of animals in shelters across the country by 2025 by working together with shelters, rescues, and organizations in every region of the nation. 2025 is not that far away, but if anyone can lead the way and either get super close to or accomplish this goal in its entirety, it's Best Friends.

I couldn't be more proud to support such an amazing organization. The story of Best Friends Animal Society is one of the greatest out there. These people walk the walk and will welcome anyone to join them on this journey of collaboration and lifesaving. Dollar for dollar, this is the organization I will always support. There isn't another group out there who I am confident can turn my support into a life saved or better care and treatment for the animals in their care.

I am living in The Netherlands, but I donated some money after the hurricanes. And to my surprise I received a wonderful magazine from Best Friends! Reading and looking at the photo's, I learnt more about them and the wonderful things they do.
I felt inspired by their dedication and I will certainly continue to follow the work they do.

Best Friends stepped up for the Houston area after Harvey in a big way! They coordinated the rescue of hundreds, if not thousands, of animals that would've died during the horrendous flooding our city suffered. We can never thank them enough!

I have been friends and followed Best Friends since they took in the champions..what they did to rehabilitate these beautiful dogs, wow is all I can say. They are a terrific non profit.

I live in Utah. A friend in Texas posted about a 1-year old dog, named Rider, who was in a shelter but was scheduled for euthanasia. I reluctantly watched the video my friend had posted, and was in tears when it was over. I had stage 4 cancer at the time and knew I was powerless to help. Then I thought to relay the video post to Best Friends, along with an urgent plea requesting they intervene if possible. They intervened immediately, and had Rider moved to a different shelter for another chance at adoption. Because of Best Friends' swift intervention, Rider's life was saved. The resulting buzz of Rider's swift intervention was enough to find Rider a forever home, and he was placed with a loving family of four! Forever grateful to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary! SIMPLY. THE. BEST. FRIENDS. OF. ANIMALS. ANYWHERE!

I love best friends❤️❤️❤️ They are an amazing no kill sanctuary that is helping to save all the dogs and cats. I love the strut your mutt event it is so much fun and for a cause that I truly care about. Best friends is one of the greatest organizations for helping animals in Utah and it deserves as much funding and volunteers as possible!!❤️❤️

I donated twice to Best Friends during the hurricanes. I also donated to other animal organizations at that time. Best Friends was the only one that took the time and energy, under very stressful circumstances, to give daily updates, complete with brief interviews and videos, to let donors know how their contributions were being used. They worked SO HARD and, because of it, met with great success. I shall continue to contribute to them because I appreciate their efforts and their attitudes toward rescues. If I were closer and younger, I'd volunteer with them but I'm in New England and in my 70's.

I went and helped out at the NRG in Houston, TX.

everyone was so nice and very helpfully.

I think y'all are doing some great stuff. I wish y'all had a place here in Houston

Wonderful org. I adopted a cat from their shelter in Mission Hills (Los Angeles) and also volunteered a bit. Their staff really care about the animals and treat them right. I'm so happy they're also using their resources and influence to focus on the big picture - making cities/states no kill! Save them all!

Backwards never Forwards ever! This is the Moorish Amexique Yisraelite brother Enoch Ben Gabriel Jihad Shabazz Yisrael Bey from back out here in the ghetto urban section of Parkchester of the borough of the Bronx but is originally from the ghetto urban section of Bedford Stuyvesant in the borough of Brooklyn to illustrated that this in wicked Babylon corporate Empire where it is capitalistic with absolutely no regard for Thy Creatures so that being to case should learn more from the Anicent Wisdom with there was more appreciation for Thy Creatures plus there was a Natural Interconnection between Human Being, Supreme Being and the Creatures which dealt with compassion especially in a very corrupted pervented wicked Babylon corporate Empire that doesn't have any respect for Thine Creation so we must go back to Thee real soon in order for there to be more inconnected with Thy Creatures. Backwards never Forwards ever!

I donated and watched my money at work after the hurricane in Texas. They do a great job trying to help all they can.

I visited the sanctuary in September of 2015. It was amazing!! I have told everyone that even expresses a remote interest in animals about Best Friends and the amazing care the animals receive in Kanab. I also volunteered with the dogs while I was there. Overall, it was a very rewarding experience and an amazing trip. I highly recommend Best Friends as a top notch animal welfare group!

Best Friends came to Texas after Hurricane Harvey and saved hundreds of dogs and cats. We are so appreciative of your response and care. thank you, thank you

I volunteer for Best Friends Animal Society and have done work at their Kitten Nursery in Salt Lake City, at Strut Your Mutt, and I am part of the Best Friends Street Team which does much needed marketing and fund raising. I have seen wonderful people doing great work to Save Them All. I hold Best Friends parent Home in Kanab in the highest possible regard for their support and guidance of our branch in Salt Lake City, Utah. #SaveThemAll

I have visited Best Friends....fabulous place and guardian angels to animals.

Well I am in awe of what you do there ,my dream is to visit the sanctuary in Utah someday,I don't think I'll ever come home .I have made any donations I can there as well as my mom's memorial contributions there because I believe you're an amazing organization,you have to have some of the biggest hearts in the world ,and of all the horrible things that happen to animals ,your place is a godsend blessing to them , can't thank you enough for what you do on their behalf,bless you all so much ✝✝we need and greatly appreciate your organization and all those you work with. I'll make it there someday .. godwilling .

Best Friends is innovative, compassionate, impactful, and proactive in their work to rescue animals and work toward a no kill philosophy throughout the country. I’m proud to have them in our community.

We have volunteered several years at Best Friends in Kanab, UT. This is truly a wonderful organization that always puts the welfare of the animals before everything else. They started with just the idea to find homes for all homeless animals. I support them and will continue to volunteer there.

Wonderful organization doing incredibly important work for our animals.

I have been volunteering at Best Friends in Kanab , Utah for over 4 years but have been a monthly supporter for much longer. I have seen first hand the outstanding love, care and determination to save every animal and give them a chance to experience love in a forever home. I have served in every area, horses, pigs, dogs, cats, bunnies, goats, birds and exotics and the committment to the health and welfare of all animals is unsurpassed. When a disaster strikes their teams are there helping animals to reunite with family or caring for those who need to be rehomed. Their fight to make all states " no kill" is a noble and immediate cause and one they are winning one state at a time. I can't think of a more deserving organization than Best Friends of Kanab, Utah.

More than just rescue and adoptions, Best Friends is a successful driver behind the no-kill movement -- a phrase I'd not even heard until learn I learned about Best Friends. I find them remarkable for the way they've taught us a new way to care for, and love, animals. Their ability to mobilize and coordinate disaster rescue efforts among regional and natonal shelter organizations is extraordinary, and their sanctuary is a remarkable model for what can be done with ingenuity and thoughtfulness, and where the animals always come first.
I don't impress easily, but Best Friends has my unlimited admiration.

As a lifelong animal lover, I've donated and volunteered at many animal nonprofits, but Best Friends is my absolute favorite. I've been a member for more than 20 years. They are the clear leader in ending animal homelessness and euthanasia of healthy pets, and animal organizations around the country are joining them to make "save them all" a reality. Through their skillful and compassionate work with the dogs rescued from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring, Best Friends showed the world even horribly abused dogs like those could be rehabilitated and live happy lives. Best Friends isn't an organization based on ego, like some others. They truly love animals and always put their lives and welfare first. I'm so proud to be a member.

Best Friends Animal Society of Kanab, Utah (USA) is one of the best animal sanctuaries in the US. The volunteers work tirelessly to provide love, care, and support to the animals. And they educate the public about the animals in their care. They show all of us proof that the animals are well taken care of and loved. We appreciate the people of this organization so very much. Thank you for allowing us to speak on this great organization's behalf.

Absolutely amazing what this organization has done to save homeless animal lives in this country. Fighting for them on so many fronts in innovative ways, changing public perceptions about pitbulls ( see the documentary -The Champions), FIV & Community cats, medical innovations, promoting spay & neuter, public outreach, pursuit of no-kill policies & legislation and a television program -Dogtown, making available extensive dog training info to the public on their website. They were there in NOLA in the wake of Katrina, and they were here in NJ helping distribute food, etc after Sandy. Imagine my surpise when walking a local shelter dog around the corner of the building & running into John Garcia! i've been to the sanctuary in Utah and it is amazing. Even after Harvey the leadership & innovation continue as they announce a 30 day wait/ hold period (instead of the ridiculously short 3 days in Houston) for people to reunite with their pets after their lives have been totally upended. And guaranteed adoption of pets found as strays or given up after that horrific event. They lead the way in everything they do for the animals. They have changed the equations for dealing with homeless pets,

I love Best Friends. Not just the location, but the mission. This organization is amazing

I have visited the Best Friends Animal Society in Utah. The founders and employees were exactly as they represented themselves - friendly and fiercely devoted to all animals. They had 2 areas that really touched me - a wind chime garden with plaques honoring passed away animals and an honor wall, recognizing major supporters of their cause. I don't have faith in a lot of charities, but Best Friends Animal Society reaffirms my faith in what charities should be. They acknowledge any donation, big or small, recognizing that all contributions are important. I have them listed as a charity to receive part of my estate when that time comes.

I volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in July this year. I had a great time and it was heart warming to see how much the staff cared about, and knew the animals that were in their care. I spent my time in dog town learned so much. Some of the dogs had been there for years, and were treated like family. If Best Friends hadn't taken them in they probably wouldn't still be alive.

What a wonderful organization! Not only do they do great things for the animals in their care, but they reach out to other shelters. In my case, my pooch was being carried into the room to be euthanized when he, I'm told, laid his head on the girls chest. She had just taken a training offered by Best Friends on recognizing adoptable dogs. She turned around and got him to a rescue organization where I found him. For this I will be forever grateful!

One day I was browsing the internet when I first cam across this charity. Even from the website's first look, one can tell that the group is professional, impactful, determined, devoted, and above all, wants to solve problems in society. I was so impressed by what I saw, I decided to donate some money to them. They gave me membership for it ($25 or above) and there is so much included in the package, including magazines, cards, letters, pictures, and more! They value your donation greatly and make you feel special for helping them, which is definitely the right thing to do; look how much they have succeeded on! Keep up the good work, Best Friends, and Best of Luck!

I have volunteered at the Kanab UT sanctuary 6 times in 6 times. Every year it gets better and better. The love shown by all who are lucky enough to work at the sanctuary is incredible. The animals there want for NOTHING. The compassion, patience, and love is second to none. I leave there feeling uplifted and ready to face the world.

Best Friends is the pinnacle of animal rescues. Their commitment, competence, success, compassion, and innovative thinking are unparalleled. The dogs they successfully rescued and rehabilitated from the Michael Vick hell-on-earth dog fighting ring are a shining example of their ability to marshall the resources needed to save those who need us most. Countless animals owe their lives and untold numbers of humans have found their own best friends through this amazing organization. And even more of us are moved, inspired, and overjoyed to witness their beautiful work. Whenever my anger and disgust at the cruelty of humans towards animals rises, I think of the response of the Best Friends folks when asked about Vick - they don't think about him, they just focus on helping the dogs. If I win the lottery, much of my winnings will go to Best Friends. Bless them.

20+ yrs ago I volunteered at a local rescue in NJ. I never heard of Best Friends but we asked for help & were given $500 to start our feral cat program. I'll never forget thinking "this org in UT is giving our little shelter $?" I've been a member since then & am continually amazed by the great work they do. I now live in UT & visit the Sanctuary & our 4 babies in Angel's Rest every chance I get. Together we can save them all!!

I visited close to 5 years ago, and it's an amazing place. Very tranquil and beautiful. The first thing I noticed was despite the fact that there's so many animals (spread out over acres!) the entire property is well maintained. Each animal shelter is extremely clean. The amazing thing is that the majority of the work is done by a steady stream of volunteers. You can even do sleepovers with some of the cats and dogs - i believe one overnight stay provided you've done daytime volunteering in that part of the sanctuary. You get to cuddle and take care of all sorts of animals, and be surrounded by beautiful vistas at the same time. It's a trip I would recommend to anyone.

I love the work Best Friends does in saving animals! They are changing peoples misconceptions of shelter animals and residing awareness of the needless killing of so many unwanted but good animals! I spent a vacation in Kanab volunteering and was amazed at the staff and facilities in Kanab but love that the work reaches far beyond that little town.

I've been to Best Friends multiple times and have a great time every time! Whether it's visiting horses or pigs or dogs and bunnies, every part of the sanctuary is unique and wonderful. The people who work there are wonderful and their mission is outstanding.

Best friends are the absolute best animal rescue group on the planet and the only one I donate to. I have supported them from almost the beginning when they were sitting outside of stores getting their message out. They have come so far. I visited several years ago when they still getting going. I was impressed then and am even more impressed now. I can't donate as much now that I am older, but I share their story whenever I have the opportunity. Thank you Best Friends for all you do for the animals. God bless you.

Best Friends is the absolute best. They took in many of the "Vick" dogs and rehabilitated them to be able to be adopted. They are true animal lover's. They help all animals, especially the most needy. They are great.

I don't have a personal story. I just know that Best Friends is the only organization making a concerted nationwide effort to end the travesty of the millions of shelter killings each year. I wholeheartedly support them in any way that I can.

This non-profit has spent so many hours helping to save animals in the areas of Texas affected by Harvey and we appreciate you so much!

I volunteered and visited Best Friends twice from out of state . What an amazing experience to be with like minded people. The work they do for animals is far reaching . It can be a bit overwhelming the sheer volume of dogs and cats at Angel Canyon however I also am so grateful for all the lives they have saved and the care they receive at Best Friends. I love Best Friends Animal Society for so many reason.

When I was a child I often worried about the homeless animals living through the hot Las Vegas summers. I thought about how great it would be to have a huge property where the animals could be safe and never suffer again. Best Friends made this childhood dream a reality. It's amazing when you find others that share the exact vision as you....only better!

A few years ago we traveled from Arizona to Kanab, Utah to visit Best Friends.
I had watched Dog Town on tv and was hooked. We traveled there and stayed on the grounds in our rv. We volunteered for two days, playing with puppies, walking senior dogs, washing doggie blankets and towels and participated in meal time. We saw many aspects of how Dog town operates on a daily basis. They are wonderful. They work like a fine oiled machine. We send support when we can because they are worth supporting. The place is beautiful, full of love and the most awesome critters on the earth . We love Best Ffriends.

I visited the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab Utah twice. Both times I volunteered at several different animal areas, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, pigs, and horses. Everyone I talked with was welcoming, knowledgeable, and professional. It is truly the best vacation I have ever had. Even the prearrangements were handled well. The volunteer web site is easy to use and thorough, allowing me to schedule my time well in advance of my trip.

I have long admired the goals and spirit of Best Friends. It was truly wonderful to experience the work of the organization first hand.

Best Friends is the leader in no kill shelters. They have a wonderful kind caring facility. They really,really care about animals. They help in all kinds of disasters.

Best Friends saved the lives of 10 of my beloved kitties. Back in 2013, I lost my home to foreclosure. I searched effortlessly to find forever homes for all 21 of my rescue fur babies. I was able to find homes for 8 of my cats. The lady who was helping me knew someone from Best Friends who came to Louisiana after hurricane Katrina. She informed me that Best Friends agreed to accept 10 of my cats and provide them with safe, loving, happy homes, whether they were adopted or not. It was devastating for me to have to give up my babies but I am forever grateful to Best Friends for taking my cats in, from Louisiana to Utah. I think about them everyday and miss them terribly however I know that, at Best Friends, they are well taken care of and Loved as much as I Love them. Thank you Best Friends, for all that you do!

Best Friends is a great organization that does so much for the animals in our area. I've adopted my cats and dog from them. Love their nice, clean Adoption center. I look forward to taking my dog to Strut Your Mutt every year. Save Them All!

So thankful for Best Friends animal society.
People who care, love and protect these precious creatures.

This is the place that will take any pet and give them love, safety, food and security. The people who work there really care, and the animals are happy! They took in the wounded dogs from the Vick case, and many others who would have died if not for Best Friends. I volunteered there just one day, but it lives on in my memory as one of my favorite.

Best Friends really does what they say they'll do, jumping in wherever they're needed as well as running the main facility in Utah. They believe in their mission to help animals, to reduce and eventually eliminate space - related euthanasia in shelters across the country. Unlike some other national animal welfare organizations, Best Friends puts their money into programs, not TV ads or fundraising.