Cat Stories

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How an angry senior cat went from shelter to home

Angry senior cat, who would spit, hiss and growl at people, is helped with reward-...
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11 animals to make you happy right now

See photos of 11 animals - a puppy and kitten, dogs and cats, birds, a lamb and a ...
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Saving a cat lost in Zion National Park

Happy ending for a microchipped cat who was lost in Zion National Park. Read her s...
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Seven signs Patrick may be the dog for you

Seven signs Patrick may be the dog for you...
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Emergency surgery saves cat’s life

Cat with a urinary blockage due to large crystals has emergency surgery to prevent...
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Shy cat goes from shelf to shoulders to home

Shy cat used to hide all the time, but then she realized she loved riding on peopl...
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Deaf, blind, three-legged kitten finds love

Deaf, blind, three-legged kitten may have special needs, but he doesn't reali...
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An FeLV cat’s journey of a lifetime

Read about an FeLV cat's journey from Anchorage Animal Care & Con...
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Gift of adoption for New York City-area pets

Recap of the Best Friends Super Adoption, held at the Meadowlands Expo Center in S...
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Six months and thousands of cats saved in Texas

The shelter save rate for cats in Harris County, Texas, climbs dramatically with i...
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Cat with FIV goes from homeless to the high life

An FIV-positive cat from Best Friends is adopted and is now living the high life, ...
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Best pet stories of 2018

Read the best (and more popular) pet stories of 2018 about dogs and a cat who over...
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Less shopping, more adopting

Cats and dogs are adopted for the holidays during the Best Friends Black Friday pe...
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Sue T.

"She always goes the extra mile for the kittens, making sure that they all ge...
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Sassy cat with allergies is home at last

Cat with environmental and food allergies is put on a special diet, given weekly a...
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