Cat Stories

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Pet adoptions in Harlem

Best Friends-New York features adoptable cats every day at the PetSmart in Harlem....
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“You mean they kill animals in this country?”

As the United States becomes more and more pet-friendly, shifts in public values l...
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Adorable Adoptable: Fred

Adorable Adoptable: Fred
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Feline immunodeficiency virus misconceptions corrected

There are misconceptions about the feline immunodeficiency virus in cats. It is no...
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Help for a shy cat

Skadi the shy kitty learns about friendship and love at the Sanctuary. She slowly ...
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Will declawing be outlawed in New York?

Animal-friendly legislation is introduced that could make New York the first state...
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Adorable Adoptable: Lily

Adorable Adoptable: Lily
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Why we shouldn't sugarcoat the deaths of thousands of shelter pets every day

Most animals who die in America's shelters are killed, not euthanized. The differe...
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Little kitten, big spirit

Black kitten is hit by a car, leaving her with a crushed pelvis. She receives medi...
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Adorable Adoptable: Ethel

Adorable Adoptable: Ethel
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The best is yet to come

With the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, National Conference, Strut Your...
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Adopted Christmas kitten

Couple adopts black and white tuxedo Christmas kitten, who brings joy and love to ...
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160,000 animals saved during 2014: Best Friends' 30th anniversary year

As 2014 and Best Friends' 30 year anniversary draws to a close, Bela's arrival is ...
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Adorable Adoptable: Bernadette

Adorable Adoptable: Bernadette
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’Twas the season: More than 1,300 kittens saved

Best Friends Kitten Nursery closes for winter on the highest note.
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