Cat Stories

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 k...
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...
She’s the ultimate fun aunt
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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 ...
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 ca...
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 ...
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 Fri...
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 h...
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...
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 f...
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 unstoppabl...
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 her future is bright
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Leo Decatmeow the cat in a person's lap and looking very happy

Faces of No-Kill: Cat goes from scared to superstar

When Leo Decatmeow came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, he was scared and a bit ...
Daily outings in the stroller helped him adjust
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Goldilocks the cat in a basket with her paw over the side

Faces of No-Kill: A just-right home for persnickety cat

For Goldilocks, home didn’t turn out to be a cottage in the woods. Instead, it was...
See her now
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Marble the cat on a person's lap while someone else feeds Marble a Churu treat

Faces of No-Kill: Cat heals from injury in style

Marble came to Best Friends with two broken legs. Now, she’s on the road to recove...
She's getting stronger every day
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Pumba the tortoiseshell cat lying on the floor

Faces of No-Kill: Sassy cat trades swats for snuggles

A cantankerous cat named Pumba now has someone who appreciates her just the way sh...
Pumba is now living her best life
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