Cat World: A look back at the very beginnings

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The early days of Best Friends

And just like that, Best Friends turns 40 years old. We’re celebrating 40 years of kindness and compassion with a look back at photos, stories, and more from the early days of the Sanctuary.

Look Back at Our Beginnings

All about our cats

Stories of hope, love, and resilience
Smiling caregiver holding one of the neonatal dragon kittens in gloved hands

Foster caregivers team up to save orphaned kittens

Sometimes it takes a village to save lives, and a team of foster caregivers did just that when a family of kittens landed at the Sanctuary.
Meet the cutest dragons ever
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Dr. Christina Boekhout holding Stone Cold the cat who is wearing a protective e-collar

Faces of No-Kill: Cat noses way into vet’s heart

During Stone Cold’s time in treatment for a hole in his nose, this charming gray tabby won over everyone he met — including his surgeon.
Now he's found love
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Edamommy the mama cat in a carrier with her kittens

Teamwork, tenacity, and an epic road trip save 36 cats

Planes, vans, serenading cats, and kitten stowaways highlight a cross-country trip to help a shelter manage a potentially deadly disease outbreak.
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Orange cat relaxing in a peaceful cattery at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Sponsor a cat at the Sanctuary

If you feel a special connection to a cat here at the Sanctuary, you can provide a little extra TLC with the gift of sponsorship.
Sponsoring a cat

Adopt a cat from Cat World

When you adopt an animal, you’re not only adding a loyal and loving companion to your family, you’re helping to save lives.

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Can't adopt right now? When you decide to foster a pet, you not only help prepare that pet for life in their adoptive home, but you also free up space here for other homeless pets from around the country. Together, let’s bring our best friends home and Save Them All.

 

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Volunteer at Cat World

It’s your chance to help with daily care of the felines who reside at the Sanctuary.

You can help with cat and kitten socialization, playtime, and more. Or lend a hand in the Sanctuary adoption hub. Learn more about volunteering at Cat World or sign up for a volunteer shift.

If you’ve volunteered with Best Friends before, go to the volunteer portal to see opportunities available to you.

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