Reception Area

Reception Area

Tour Van

Pomona the Puppy

We got to meet 5-month-old Pomona in the puppy care building called "Puppy Preschool."

Pomona the Puppy

Pomona the Puppy

It's clear that everyone who works at BFAS really loves the dogs who are in their care.

Inside Maggie's Mercantile

This is Guy. He's been a resident at Maggie's, the training building, for 2 years and counting. They are constantly working on his dog skills so that he can one day be adopted into a home. Gary, the BFAS CEO, has taken Guy for a few sleepovers and is thinking about adopting him.

Meeting Buster

Buster is another adoptable dog staying in the Maggie's Mercantile building.

Dog HQ

The New Dog Admissions Building

We also got to tour the new $1.3 million dog intake building.

The New Dog Admissions Building

So many details were put into the design of the new dog admissions building, including radiant heated floors, kennels that are easily cleaned by the hoses hanging from the wall, and multiple exits so that new, shy dogs dogs have to walk past every kennel to get outside.

Walter

This cutie is new to BFAS, as are all dogs housed in the new dog admissions building. He came to BFAS with three legs, but now has two because he had a damaged leg that couldn't be saved.

Kong

This beautiful pittie is also a new resident at BFAS. He sat quietly and didn't bark as we passed by. If it was possible to stow him away in my luggage, he'd be flying home with us.

Progress Chart

The progress of every new dog in the dog admissions building is tracked on this board, along with detailed notes in a care plan that follows the dog all the way to their new forever home.

Dog Admissions Kitchen Area

Bill is a BFAS volunteer. It is folks like him who help keep the sanctuary running. Every year, approximately 30,000 visitors and 9,000 volunteers come through the sanctuary in Kanab.

The New Dog Admissions Building

Some of the essential oils and calming sprays used to help transition and settle new dogs.

Our Tour Van "Ellen"

Our van was named after a Vicktory dog, Ellen.