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"Sinjin the badly burned black cat. . .who survived to welcome others home Victor the abandoned Australian Shepherd mix. . . the capo among dogs Tyson and Tommy, two tiny black kittens. . .who had something to teach us all
Discover Best Friends A Place Where Every Animal Is Safe. . .Loved. . .And Never, Ever Killed
In the summer of 1982, a group of young men and women pooled ...more
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Paperback, 284 pages
Published
February 1st 2001
by Kensington
(first published 1997)
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Go to the best friends website and take a look at this amazing rescue sanctuary.
In the early 80's a group of friends living in different parts of the country pooled their resources to buy property in Angel Canyon, Utah and moved there. The purpose was to create a sanctuary where unadoptable and special needs animals could live out their lives. The sanctuary grew to what it is today and animals have literally come from all over the world to live at Best Friends. ...more
Go to the best friends website and take a look at this amazing rescue sanctuary.
In the early 80's a group of friends living in different parts of the country pooled their resources to buy property in Angel Canyon, Utah and moved there. The purpose was to create a sanctuary where unadoptable and special needs animals could live out their lives. The sanctuary grew to what it is today and animals have literally come from all over the world to live at Best Friends. ...more
After reading this book I decided that I needed to visit and work at the sanctuary, for it's history, mission, and founders are inspiring. The stories made me laugh and cry (and did I cry.) In 2005, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the sanctuary and hope to return, for it is the promised land for animal people. I now have several copies of the book in my classroom for my students to read.
The perfect book for any animal lover! All happy endings but warning: you might shed a tear!
I came across this book while I was in the midst of a huge dog story kick. It was an amazing and inspiring book. Of course it made me laugh and cry but I am always so impressed by people that have the courage and commitment to follow their dreams. The founders of Best Friends Sanctuary are incredible people - my hat goes off to anyone that is willing to work so hard to help those who cannot speak for themselves.
After reading the book, I dreamt about visiting there and getting a chance to volunte ...more
After reading the book, I dreamt about visiting there and getting a chance to volunte ...more
I picked up this book because I was interested in reading some animal stories and also learning about how a sanctuary for animals is run. The sanctuary in the story is "Best Friends" located in Utah and I was surprised to read that it was started in 1982, long before I had ever heard of such places. The stories concerning the dogs and cats and other animals were wonderful but I was especially bowled over by reading about the dedication of the people who set up the sanctuary, the dedication to t
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Best Friends: The True Story of the World's Most Beloved Animal Sanctuary by Samantha Glen describes how Best Friends Animal Sanctuary originated and expanded. The book commences in 1982 when a group of friends pooled their resources and decided to purchase 3,000 acres in Kanab, Utah in order to build the animal sanctuary of their dreams. They had already outgrown the ranch they had purchased four years earlier in Prescott, AZ. The author chronicles the first fifteen years of Best Friends and co
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This is one of the best "feel good" books I've ever read. If you ever doubted the power of having a vision, or of having a diverse group, or of having commitment to a goal, or having shared values then you will want to read this book because that is how they created one of the world's best animal sanctuaries.
Can you imagine taking in all kinds of critters in all stages of health and functionality, hundreds of them, with very scarce resources to support your efforts. That is exactly what this sma ...more
Can you imagine taking in all kinds of critters in all stages of health and functionality, hundreds of them, with very scarce resources to support your efforts. That is exactly what this sma ...more
I discovered Best Friends a couple of years ago and have become an avid follower. I was scheduled to spend a weekend at the sanctuary this year, but had to cancel because of an unexpected illness. I discovered this book by accident in a Kindle sale. Even if it wasn’t about an animal sanctuary, I would have loved it. In the book, sometimes I got a little confused by switching from one story to another, but the writing was excellent. The stories of the founders and how they began the organization
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The book walks you through many of the startup heartaches, dealing with people who discard animals like trash when they no longer want or need them and money issues. If you can't handle animal abuse stories you might want to stay clear of this book, there is not many of them but enough to show you the need for such a place. Good book overall but does get into unnecessary details. The unnecessary details are in the friends' stories who started the Animal Sanctuary and dealing with people. I wante
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I learned about Best Friends sometime around 2005, I think. I fell in love with their mission and visited Kanab in 2007. My mom joined me on the trip as I think she feared I'd follow through on my threat to quit my job and move to the middle of nowhere and take care of dogs. The sanctuary was amazing. I just wish I had thought to do some volunteer work while there. Over the years I have donated to them when I could.
Last year I was digging through a bin of books at my job's sample sale. Every boo ...more
Last year I was digging through a bin of books at my job's sample sale. Every boo ...more
This book should be required reading for anyone interested in saving animals. It tells the story of a group of friends with a cause and the wonderful amazing result of their determination. I read this book because I had to read a nonfiction book for a summer reading club and I like dogs. I have since volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary 3 times and will continue to go back as long as my old bones will let me.Indeed I would like to retire to Kanab, Utah and spend the rest of my days volun
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Clearly I enjoyed this because it's about saving animals. Best Friends seems like an incredible place and I am in total admiration of the people who were so selfless and generous in the time it took to get the sanctuary up and running. It's wonderful that animals who would not be given a chance in many places have this wonderful place to call home. I normally wouldn't say that a shelter is the kind of place that an animal should spend all his or her days, but based on what I see on social media,
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Take a look... You can see that almost everyone rated this book 5 stars!!
Yep, there is a reason because it is an inspiring true story of how a few dedicated people came together and made this sanctuary a success.
I purchased the book at the visitor center after taking a tour of the 300 acre site. As an architect and planner, I was impressed with the facility.
Check out their web site, youtube or the sanctuary in Southern Utah and you will be hooked
Yep, there is a reason because it is an inspiring true story of how a few dedicated people came together and made this sanctuary a success.
I purchased the book at the visitor center after taking a tour of the 300 acre site. As an architect and planner, I was impressed with the facility.
Check out their web site, youtube or the sanctuary in Southern Utah and you will be hooked
this book was really inspiring. I am glad there are people like this in the world. I don't know that I believe in psychic cats...but it is still a fun book to read and I think that kids would enjoy it too..
What can I say, I am a sucker for someone helping an animal in need. This book chronicles just such folks.
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Not only have I read this, we visited BFAS!!
Great story on Best Friends animal sanctuary and how it rose from an idea to a successful place for animals. Heart warming stories on some of the original founders, too.
Most inspiring book I have EVER read. Love, love, love it!! These people gave up everything to make this wonderful, awesome, amazing place happen! This is a must read!!
Excellent read!!!! Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a wonderful place for many animals! Great stories of rescued dogs and cats and great people who take care of them!
Best Friends is the uplifting story of the 1982 founding and early years of what has become the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary. The tenor of the book is optimistic and filled with the can-do attitude of its founders, and I was pleasantly surprised that the heartbreaking animal stories did not digress into a militant, PETA-like attitude.
Additionally, I find it admirable that the fulfillment of the founders' vision was the result of their personal generosity of time, money, and love; ...more
Additionally, I find it admirable that the fulfillment of the founders' vision was the result of their personal generosity of time, money, and love; ...more
I remember a friend of mine telling me about her visit to this amazing animal sanctuary. So when I came across this book about its beginnings I had to read it. The book is chock full of tales both happy and sad of its furry and feathery inhabitants, their quirky little habits and their own contributions to this wonderful haven. It introduces the reader to the founders and the hardships they faced while caring for the animals. The writing is easy reading and their are enough twists and turns in t
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This book made me laugh out loud, cry out loud and everything in between! It is a true story of how Best Friends Organization was founded and you cannot go wrong by reading this book. I loved all the stories about how some of the animals came to Best Friends and the role they played while they were there. The human stories in between were just as good but in a different way of telling the love for the animals that they had to take care of and friends they met along the way.
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God Bless
wonderful!
Held me tight turnout.
I know the "unconditional love we get from our own adopted Rescued dog who had been hit and kicked and heaven only knows what before being rescued with 40 other animals and recomend to every one they adopt rescued animals.
I've heard "experts" say dogs (and cats) don't remember. HOGWASH!
THEY DO REMEMBER! Our beloved Belle - border collie/shepherd mix is the smartest dog I've ever seen. Get facial expressions tell us so much.
Now nearing her time to go o ...more
wonderful!
Held me tight turnout.
I know the "unconditional love we get from our own adopted Rescued dog who had been hit and kicked and heaven only knows what before being rescued with 40 other animals and recomend to every one they adopt rescued animals.
I've heard "experts" say dogs (and cats) don't remember. HOGWASH!
THEY DO REMEMBER! Our beloved Belle - border collie/shepherd mix is the smartest dog I've ever seen. Get facial expressions tell us so much.
Now nearing her time to go o ...more
I am a Best Friends fan, so this book was very interesting to me. I loved reading about these dedicated special people who are making such a difference in the lives of animals.
I am a Best Friends fan, so this book was very interesting to me. I loved reading about these dedicated special people who are making such a difference in the lives of animals. I recommend to all animal lovers.
I am a Best Friends fan, so this book was very interesting to me. I loved reading about these dedicated special people who are making such a difference in the lives of animals. I recommend to all animal lovers.
It was so enlightening to read about the Best Friends organization and their beginnings. It gave me a new perspective on what they do and how my work as a volunteer contributes to it. This is a truly “feel good” book, but not generically so. As other people have said, it’s the kind of book where you will have tears in your eyes on one page and be laughing the next. I highly recommend it. It shows you what is possible when good people come together and sacrifice for a common cause.
An absolute heartwarming story of the love for all animals by the founders of the sanctuary. I did not want this book to end. I would love to visit their sanctuary if it wasn't for having to be gone from my own furkids. I keep up with their stories through their magazine and the dvd's of Dogtown and the videos on youtube. This is a "keeper" for animals lovers' libraries.
This has been on my reading list for a Loooong time. I was afraid it was going to be full of sadness, but instead it was joyful to read. The founders of this now worldwide known organization had such unconditional love for all animals, and I believe God helped them along to provide this sanctuary for animals in Utah.
I love Best Friends!
I really enjoyed this book. I've been a supporter of this organization since 1996 and I plan on visiting in 2019. The book was great reading and never boring. I know that anyone who cares about animals will enjoy this book and feel the hope and love shared by the author and people who make Best Friends possible.
I really enjoyed this book. I've been a supporter of this organization since 1996 and I plan on visiting in 2019. The book was great reading and never boring. I know that anyone who cares about animals will enjoy this book and feel the hope and love shared by the author and people who make Best Friends possible.
A special place.
My husband and I visited Best Friend several years ago. We we're so impressed we went back the next year and volunteer ed for a week. It was great reading this book and learning more how Best Friend s came t o be. We love animals and find stories about helping them is so rewarding.
My husband and I visited Best Friend several years ago. We we're so impressed we went back the next year and volunteer ed for a week. It was great reading this book and learning more how Best Friend s came t o be. We love animals and find stories about helping them is so rewarding.
Beautiful stories!
I gave it 3 stars because I found the writing a bit confusing. It's more of a collection of short stories than a book telling a whole story.
Of course this doesn't take away any of the wonderful work done at Best Friends. It made me research Best Friends and wanted to start helping more animals.
I gave it 3 stars because I found the writing a bit confusing. It's more of a collection of short stories than a book telling a whole story.
Of course this doesn't take away any of the wonderful work done at Best Friends. It made me research Best Friends and wanted to start helping more animals.
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