Cat Stories

Mama cat Agave with one of her litters of kittens, licking one of them

A most extraordinary mama cat’s love knows no bounds

First-time foster volunteers team up to care for a mama cat and her family, but li...
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Two people smiling and holding a white and gray kitten

The myth of the perfect pet adoption

Conversation-based pet adoptions are saving more lives than the traditional proces...
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Black and white kitten on a couch

Critically injured kitten gets help when she needed it most

When a vet tech saw a kitten get hit by a car, she pulled over to help and contact...
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Oreo the cat peeking out of an enclosed cat bed, next to a stuffed pig

Kitty goes from scaredy-cat to snuggle bug

Oreo was afraid of everything when she first arrived at Best Friends in New York, ...
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Person holding Chloe the black cat

A once-upon-a-time grumpy cat finds a best friend

Chloe made it clear when she came to Best Friends that she was not interested in l...
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Prisscilla the cat lying on back for belly rub

Pets adopted from Best Friends: Where are they now?

Updates and stories from the homes of four beloved, adopted pets....
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Screen shot of orange tabby kitten sleepig

10-minute kitten break

Take a deep breath, press play, and feel the stress melting away with each adorabl...
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Calico cat beside a sign that says: grateful, thankful blessed

10 (out of a million) reasons to be grateful for pets

This holiday season, take a moment to appreciate the many ways that pets make a di...
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Vicki and Paul Brown at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with Ken and Java the cats

Cats with FeLV give new family comforting company

Ken and Java were just what their new people needed after a tough year....
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Mylo the black and white cat on someone's shoulder

8 warm and fuzzy pet adoption updates

Check out our favorite recent updates about pets living the good life in their new...
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Faith the kitten standing on Amy's shoulder

There’s a fungus among us and it’s OK

A building at the Sanctuary has recently been transformed into a special place for...
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Orange tabby kittens Sunny and Graham sleeping next to each other

Bacteriotherapy puts kitten on the road to health

When a kitten just couldn’t seem to beat his belly troubles, a veterinarian found ...
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Madison holding Mayflower the tabby cat

Big tabby kitty with FIV lands just-right home

Mayflower the cat came to Best Friends with FIV, dental disease and arthritis, but...
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Senior brown dog standing in fallen leaves

8 reasons to adopt a senior pet

In honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, here are eight reasons to visit your local s...
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Jako the cat wearing a Halloween-themed orange collar, batting at a string

15 Sanctuary pets in the spooky spirit

With the pets at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary getting dressed up for the spooky s...
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