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Show The Kanab Area Vacation Guide Souvenir Edition The horses and burros munch 800 pounds of grain and bran, and 30 tons of hay in the winter months. To keep the rabbits happy, they nibble 200 pounds of food, as well as a whole lot of carrots. While some food is donated by major pet food companies, most is purchased through donations. Mejia explains that while Best Friends lovingly cares for thousands of animals, its ultimate hope is to rehabilitate them and place them in loving homes. 75 of the animals which come to Best Friends are adopted into new homes. While healthy animals go quickly, the Sanctuary has made great strides in recent years placing abused, handicapped and disabled animals. We are always trying to expand peoples envelope and concepts of what they define as adoptable, said Mejia. nationwide network of people and groups working together to help animals in their local communities. Those members help out in a variety of ways by walking dogs at local shelters and caring for feral cats, highly-effectiv- e, 19 others organize adoption days or arrange low cost spayneuter programs, while others help put g events. together The grass roots movement is catching on. Famous stars and personalities, such as Laura fund-raisin- Dern, Shelley Hackett, Wolfgang Peterson (Air Force One), Rene Russo, Linda Hunt, Ed McMahon, Morgan Freeman and Robert Goulet, have also taken up the Best Friends cause. Besides doing public sendee announcements, some have made donations and held benefits on behalf of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. We just want to make sure that every pet that's ever born can be guaranteed a good home with a loving family, explains Mejia. discards of Unwanted pets-th- e an affluent society... may sum. have homes to call their own! Visitors are welcome, with tours being offered from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. Ultimate goal While Best Friends loves animals, their ultimate goal may put themselves out of business! The Best Friends Network is a Best Friends volunteer Melanie spends time with some of her friends in Dogtonn. Photo by Jana De Peyer. FICTION FIELD -- REGIONAL & TRAVEL TITLES GUIDES WHOLE BEANS & SPECIAL GRINDS BREWING ACCESSORIES Coffee - Latte - Espresso - TO GO or STAY Outdoor Gear FINE OUTDOOR CLOTHING CAMPING & HIKING EQUIPMENT 263S.100E. Kanab, Utah 435-644-88- Open 84 the comforts of home Large kitchen, fully equipped Board games, reading room All --- 7:39 Af.l laundromat Lounge with 200 videos Fri. & Sat Night parties -- Coin-op TV -- $10 Per Night Per Person 143 East 100 South Kanab, UT 84741 435-644-55- 54 kanabhostel THE PLACE TO FIND: Largest Collection of Pendleton Indian Trade Blankets Lots of Pendleton Clothing for Men & Women Famous Maker Jeans, Skirts, Vests, Shirts in Denim IINn,EIwI!JAiPENAI, TOSTOIL (Dorm Only) How do I get there from Kanab Angel Canyon, home of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, is located five miles north of Kanab on Highway S9. just south of Moqui Cave Turn right on the blacktop road b the sign welcoming you to Best F nends Includes Continental Breakfast Large Selection of Books about the West Music and Movies of the Old West Mexican made Nichos, Retablos, Crosses and Boxes Exclusive Dealers of "Barn Fly" Shirts Exclusive Dealers of "True Grit" Clothing for Men & Women Exclusive Dealer of Linda Carter Holman Prints 7 Center Steet, Open everyday Kanab, UT 9:20 am & most evenings yahoo.com M.C.-AME- X. -- VISA |