Cat Stories

Orange and white tabby cat in the foreground with person to the side looking at him

All About Cats: Behavior and Training Tips and Resource Videos

Cats rule! Watch Samantha Bell, cat expert for Best Friends Animal Society, share feline tips, resources, and fun facts.
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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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Lowe the tabby cat in his foster home

Cat who loses a leg gains a lot of love

Lowe, a brown tabby with three legs and a familiar look, leaves his harrowing past behind.
Now his playful spirit shines
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Stickers the cat on a chair in a home

Senior cat trades sunbeams for snowflakes

First-time cat adopters find love at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with a senior kitty named Stickers. Now he’s thriving in his cozy new home in Alaska.
Now he's a different cat
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Chameleon the cat in a cat bed backlit by a sunbeam

Faces of No-Kill: Senior cat teaches kittens art of play

Chameleon embraces kitten chaos, serving as a wrestling coach, jungle gym, and fun auntie to the tiniest troublemakers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
She’s the ultimate fun aunt
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Person's hand petting a cat in a ray of light

Demystifying common cat myths

From purring to trainability to declawing, here are nine common cat myths debunked.
Get the facts
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Maddy the cat lying on a blanket playing with a toy

Resilient kitten having a ball at home

After overcoming obstacle after obstacle, Maddie is exactly where she belongs: in a home filled with love and adventure.
Now the good times roll
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Allan the kitten standing on an orange ball

Faces of No-Kill: Kitten’s job is just play

Thanks to early intervention and a dedicated foster volunteer, Allan the kitten can run, jump, and play with the best of them.
Now he's zooming around his dream house
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Nymph the cat in a kennel

Cat’s future looks bright after life-changing surgery

Thanks to skilled veterinary professionals and devoted foster volunteers, Emma is healthy and thriving in a loving home.
Emma’s healing journey
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Alida Collewyn holding Felix, her black cat

Her will, her way

Why Alida Collewyn was fiercely determined to give back to the animals of Best Friends
Easy process provides peace of mind
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Adonis the cat lying on a blanket wearing his boots

Meet the cat who wears boots

See how caregivers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary found a creative solution to help a kitty with limited mobility.
He's quite the dashing hero
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Judy the cat lying on a cardboard scratcher

Faces of No-Kill: Shy cat has a secret

Judy had everyone convinced she was a scaredy cat, but everything changed when she went into a foster home.
Her playful personality emerges
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Pluto the cat being petted on the neck by a person's hand

Cats from L.A. shelters get special care at Best Friends

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary offers specialized veterinary care and lots of TLC for adoptable pets from shelters affected by the L.A. fires.
Cats are now on the road to recovery
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Lisa holding McMuffin the cat outside in front of a blue sky with clouds

Faces of No-Kill: Paralyzed cat’s life in the fast lane

The way McMuffin adapted to his challenges shows just how resilient and unstoppable pets can be.
Now every day is an adventure
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Persia the cat sitting with her eyes closed on a yellow chair covered in a fluffy bed

Cat’s world goes from blurry to bright

When Persia came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she could barely open her eyes. Now, she sees her world clearly — and it’s bright and full of love.
Now her future is bright
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