Last Best Friends Post - Angels Rest

This should be my last post about the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary...at least for this year. During our visit, we spent some time at Angels Rest, which is a cemetary for the animals at Best Friends, as well as for those of the staff, volunteers, and donors. Some human ashes are buried there as well, alongside their best friends for eternity. It is a beautiful tribute to the lives of creatures that have touched someone's heart and seems to capture the "sanctuary" feel the Native Americans spoke of when they referred to the area ages ago.

There is a water fountain right inside the main gate that creates a lovely centerpiece and a sense of peacefulness. What is even more magical, however, are the wind chimes. There are "trees" of wind chimes of all shapes and sizes scattered throughout the area, each "branch" holding a set of chimes and a plaque for whichever animal it is dedicated to. The entire place is filled with their sound. When you close your eyes, you feel like you are floating away to visit those precious lost lives.