It's morning at Dogtown and hundreds of bowls and cases of food are stacked high in the main kitchen. The voices of dogs anticipating breakfast fill the air, while the staff and volunteers prepare meals for each and every one of the 650 dogs. Some require special diets or medication, so each meal is individually prepared. Then the meals are loaded into golf carts and delivered to each dog's preferred dining spot. Feeding time is also an opportunity to give each dog a quick morning check-up.
Afternoons are for grooming, socializing, medical treatment, and, of course, poop-scooping.
Dogtown has grown a lot over the last few years. This year, thanks to the support of our dog-loving members, we'll be starting work on major renovations and additions to Dogtown. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the nation's largest no-kill refuge for abused and abandoned animals. Located on 350 acres in the majestic red-rock country of southern Utah, Best Friends is home to never fewer than 1800 cats, dogs, and other domestic animals. Best Friends also sponsors a national network of animal lovers and publishes Best Friends Magazine.