When it came time to plan our family vacation this year, I thought long and hard about volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with my 13-year old. It can be a chore asking him to help around the house, and asking him to volunteer — I thought — may be going too far.
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All of the dogs at Dogtown at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary are socialized and trained — here Jess Cieplinski of Best Friends teaches Pearl how to high-five. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow) -
This kitten enjoys playing with a toy. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow) -
This rescued girl enjoys greeting people and pets at Best Friends' Animal Clinic. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow) -
Cats have plenty of space to climb. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow) -
Clinic supervisor Jasmin Black spends time with a recuperating rescue who already has a new home. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow) -
A tortoiseshell cat is currently living at Cat World until she is adopted; all cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary are socialized so they will integrate easily into loving homes. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow) -
A horse enjoys the warmth of the sun at Best Friends' Horse Ranch. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow) -
Humming birds can be seen in the early fall at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow) -
Best Friends is located in Angel Canyon, Utah — just a five-minute drive to downtown Kanab. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow) -
Stunning scenery abounds at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. (Photo credit: Steven M. Hollow)
