Cat Stories

Black cat outside sitting on a fence

From dog devotee to cat crusader

How a personal journey transformed one woman’s view of cats — and changed the live...
From curiosity to commitment
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Cat pulling a toy

The cat who meowed in the face of disaster

From the heart of Texas comes a kitty with a big heart and a bigger purr.
From floodwaters to the spotlight
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Black cat on a red blanket

Bad luck? Black cat myths debunked

Learn about some common black cat myths and get the facts on felines with fur the ...
We’re here to set the record straight
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Frankie the cat on the back of the couch next to Judy Reynolds and a small dog

Faces of No-Kill: Cat purrs her way home

When Judy and David volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, they weren’t loo...
Now she's home in Florida
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Cubby the black kitten with white spot on chest sitting on a multicolored blanket

Kitten who’s paralyzed thrives with love

Cubby may not be able to run, but he’ll speed right into your heart.
Foster family provides loving care
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Jenna Sume holding Bug and another cat

Stepping up to save orphaned kittens

Jenna Sume dove heart first into fostering kittens with Best Friends and ended up ...
Lifesaving comes in many forms
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Zima the cat lying on a bed with her adopters

Faces of No-Kill: A love match for an extra-special cat

Zima dazzled visitors at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary — including her adopters, w...
Now she rules the roost
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Person holding Bone Jovi the cat in front of some human skeletons

Home sweet bone: Adopted cat living in museum

Meet Bone Jovi, the feline rock star of Brooklyn’s Bone Museum, and find out how h...
They felt it in their bones, he's the right cat
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Sam Junqua and Emma Besier sitting on a couch holding foster kitten with a cat beside them on the armrest

Pro athlete and fiancée score big for kittens

By opening their home (and hearts) to homeless kittens, Sam and Emma are proving t...
Despite moving, family continues to foster kittens
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Princess the cat wearing a protective e-collar

Life’s a fairy tale for once-gravely-injured cat

After overcoming trauma and a long recovery from surgery, Princess found her happy...
Becomes a "foster win"
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Two children holding Sarah the kitten

Birthday girl celebrates with kitten adoption

Nothing says “best birthday ever” quite like adopting a furry friend — but for one...
Best birthday ever
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Flora the tabby cat lying on a bed in a sunbeam

How a cat named Flora got her second chance

When Flora landed at Best Friends with 84 other cats, she was cautious and shy — b...
Cerebellar hypoplasia doesn't slow her down
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Lucky the cat sitting on a wooden floor

Faces of No-Kill: Cat thrives after surviving wildfires

After escaping the L.A. wildfires with burned paws and singed whiskers, Lucky went...
Now he's a lucky cat with a lucky family
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Kittens with a mama cat in a crate

Where copious kitten cuteness meets lifesaving care

Every cat begins life as a tiny, vulnerable fluffball. Check out a few adorable fa...
Serious and rewarding business
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Powder the kitten wearing her vest and lying on a pawprint blanket

Tiny vest helps brave kitten heal

In a true fashion-meets-function moment, the Best Friends vet team reshaped Powder...
Functional fashion
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