Cat Stories

Orphaned and injured at one week old, little Llama lived thanks to many people’s help. Now he’s bounding and pouncing through life.

What does it take to help a cat heal from severe skin allergies? Persistence, patience and a team of determined people.

Best Friends participates in clinical trials of potentially lifesaving antiviral treatments for cats.

AJ arrived at a Texas shelter with an injured leg, but time was on his side. Today, the chatty cat with three legs will tell you all about it.

Samara went from hissing and growling to cuddly and confident with help from his new friends at Cat World.

Midnight had a rough start, but after vets saved his life twice, he’s proven it’s often darkest just before dawn.

A volunteer met Woodrow at Best Friends six years ago, never forgot him and now he’s living his golden years at home with her.

Pepper is the picture of resiliency after a traumatic past

With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.

Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.

Nothing (and certainly not cerebellar hypoplasia) stops Harlie Q. and fellow kitten Nicholas from living their best lives in their new home.

Krueger calls True Leaf Seed Company his home, and he has worked wonders for employee morale, just by being himself.

Otto the cat was so ragged and unhealthy looking that the staff judged him to be an old man until they took a closer look.

When construction workers spotted a litter of newborn kittens in the middle of their work zone, they made sure they got them somewhere safe.

When Leanne visited the Sanctuary, she said she had a good home for a cat with special needs and Stannis took her up on the offer.