Cat Stories

Owl the cat lying in a red and white blanket

Patience, love and sulfur baths help kitten with ringworm

Even when Chayce Lowham learned that the cat he wanted to adopt had ringworm, he d...
Ringworm doesn't stop love
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Zoey Crooks the cat sitting on the corner of a carpet

Couple goes the distance to adopt shy cat

Leslie and Keith drove from Reno to Salt Lake City to adopt a cat they can’t touch...
Read how she's fitting in
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Small black and white dog on a leash

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.
Read their cheerful tales
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Willow the cat lying on a cat tree

Seeing past a kitty’s shyness

Willow was scared when he arrived at Best Friends, but one New Yorker saw the brav...
Read about his transformation
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Cover of the book, "Mala's Cat"

Book review of 'Mala’s Cat'

Read the extraordinary true account of how a Polish girl survived the Holocaust wi...
Learn about Mala's angel
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Family adopting a puppy at the National Adoption Weekend

Thousands of pets go home, thanks to Bounty

Bounty picked up adoption fees for the pets of Best Friends and our partners durin...
See some happy new families
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Young person lying down next to a cat and a kitten

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.
Read these happy tales
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Cover of the book, 'The Book Cat'

Book review: Lending a literary paw

Two heartwarming stories call to mind how much animals mean to us.
Get a start on your summer reading
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Screen shot of animation of a child wanting to adopt a cat

Find your purrfect match

Animated short films that follow the heartwarming journey of three homeless cats w...
Watch the videos
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Otis the dog with the couple who adopted him

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.
Join in their joy
Best Friends Magazine
Leon the blind orange tabby kitten lying on a blanket

Blind kitten with the heart of a lion

Leon lost his eyes when he was a tiny kitten, but today he’s having the time of hi...
Read about his progress
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Person sitting on a couch and hugging the cat she adopted

Letters from home: pet adoption updates

Time to celebrate! Meet pets recently adopted from Best Friends.
Join in their joy
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Woman hugging a black and white heeler type dog

5 amazing acts of animal-loving kindness

These everyday heroes are making the world a better place for animals across the c...
Read for a smile
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Archie the cat lying on a bed

Once grumpy cat finally gets his day in the sun

Archie was seeing red when he arrived at Best Friends, but with a lot of help and ...
Read how they adapted
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Person who is adopting Banana the dog, while outside on a walk together

Letters from home: pet adoption updates

Time to celebrate! Meet pets recently adopted from Best Friends.
Join in their joy
Best Friends Magazine