Utah Stories

Simon the dog lying on the floor, smiling with tongue out

Foster caregivers help dog heal

Simon beat a serious skin infection with the help of modern medicine and two wonde...
Watch as he improves
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Boots the gray and white cat outside on a rock

Rescued cat lands gig at garden center

Boots has perfect attendance, is a team player, and has a knack for making custome...
See how she improves morale
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Frittata the gray tabby kitten next to a blue toy ball

Kitten who’s paralyzed purrs through life

Nothing stops Frittata from playing, pouncing, and having fun....
See his improvement
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Julie Castle bundled up in warm clothing at the finish line of the first-ever Strut Your Mutt event

A love letter to Strut Your Mutt

An event near and dear to my heart...
Strut Your Mutt now returns to its roots
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Foster Tyler Lisonbee wearing a hat and gray T-shirt, holding two black and white kittens in front of him

Volunteer makes a big difference for tiny kittens

Foster volunteer Tyler Lisonbee is an advocate for cats and kittens in Salt Lake C...
Read how he helps the most vulnerable
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Pancake the tortoiseshell cat lying in a bed

Drawn to adopt a cat with special needs

Pancake needs special care due to her incontinence, but Dakota doesn't mind. ...
See how she fits in
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Selfie of Elton the orange tabby cat and Aubrey Tsosie

Making every moment count for a cat in hospice care

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See how he lived his best life
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Jean Paul the cream tabby kitten

Swift action saves young kitten’s life

Life is grand today for Jean Paul, a ginger kitten who came to Best Friends in nee...
See him recover
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Louis the cat sleeping on his side with a person's hand petting him

Falling in love with cats

Sara had only had dogs, but an orange cat named Louis is showing her how much fun ...
See Louis now
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Big Papa the cat on a blue chair with a young volunteer wearing a hat

71 cats arrive to safety at Best Friends

Cats and kittens get veterinary care and visits from Best Friends staff and volunt...
See how they're settling in
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Person running the Grand to Grand Ultra

Runners accept ‘ultra’ challenge to save dogs and cats

To this trio of animal lovers, raising funds for Best Friends by running the Grand...
Support their efforts
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Mr. Truffles the cat lying on a cushion

Senior cat is love at first sight

A longtime dog lover finds joy and comfort from adopting a senior feline who neede...
Read how Mr. Truffles brings serenity to his new home
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Steve Pack with kittens on his shoulder and around him

How 2 tiny kittens inspired a life of volunteerism

After Steve Pack’s first foray into the world of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return, he ...
Learn what volunteering means to him
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Nova the dog with her family

Older dog gets new lease on life

These days Nova hikes mountains and provides comfort at a hospital with her person...
Now she's a star
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Johnny the little tabby kitten

Kitten comes back from the brink

Johnny was unresponsive when he arrived at Best Friends, but now he’s either playi...
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