Five miles north of Kanab in Kane County, Utah is a remarkable place for the kind care of thousands of abused or neglected domestic animals. Dogs, cats, birds, horses and other abandoned or unwanted animals call this sanctuary ‘home’. Roughly 20,000 inquisitive, loving, animal lovers pass through the facility every year. Many of the resident animals find permanent homes through adoption to these visitors. 

Best Friends is a world-wide organization, taking in homeless pets from all over the United States and some foreign countries. The sanctuary depends mostly on donations from bighearted benefactors, and the daily, hands-on care of the animals relies heavily on a volunteer work force of hundreds of people. 

The sanctuary is open all days of the year, and visitors can take a free, guided tour to learn about the operation or to pick out a cute, cuddly pet for their family. You can contact the Kanab Best Friends location at 435 644-2001, or check them out on the World Wide Web @ www.bestfriends.org.