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Road trip for Otis
Otis wasn't about to let 1,000 miles stand in his way of a forever family
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Baby goats? Yes, please!
Meet the Neely, Ziggy and PJ, the newest adorable 'kids' at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
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Kitten who once needed extra TLC becomes resident kitten ambassador
Squeegee was only days old and struggling to survive when he arrived at Best Friends, but in a foster home he flourished and formed a lifelong connection.
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9 fun feline affirmations
Respect Your Cat Day is March 28, so we’re celebrating it with affirmations from some amazing cats at the Sanctuary.
Learn “pawsitive” affirmations from the best
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Life on three limbs can’t slow down this kitten
Norbert came to Best Friends missing part of his back leg, but time in a foster home and surgery helped the kitten seize the moment (and the curtains) without missing a beat.
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‘First responder program’ saves newborn kittens
Foster volunteers can sign up care for kittens during the first 24 hours they’re at Best Friends through the first responder program.
See behind the scenes of early kitten care
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Foster volunteer steps in for a shy cat
Hedwig was so scared when he arrived at Best Friends that he’d only venture out at night, but it took him only three hours to bask in the sunlight of a foster home.
See how fostering saves lives
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Showing kindness by caring for community cats
Esther Cannon gives back by caring for community cat colonies, and in return she has earned their trust, gained their friendship and learned a lot about life.
Meet Esther Cannon, a community cat caregiver
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Scruffy dog has trouble walking, lands his perfect home
Sherman’s foster family couldn’t let him go, so they adopted him and got creative when an old leg injury made it challenging for him to get around.
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Hanging out and serious sniffing together
At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, group walks at Dogtown are kind of our thing.
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Paralyzed cat is ‘paws-itively perfect’ and now he’s home
Cory’s special medical needs were a daunting responsibility to many potential adopters, but for Laurel they were what made him perfect.
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Critically injured kitten gets help when she needed it most
When a vet tech saw a kitten get hit by a car, she pulled over to help and contacted Best Friends, which provided medical care to survive and a home where she could thrive.
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10-minute kitten break
Take a deep breath, press play, and feel the stress melting away with each adorable pounce and every swipe of a paw.
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Do you see outdoor cats in your neighborhood?
Did you know the best home for a cat doesn't always mean a house? Community cats are kitties that prefer to live outdoors in our neighborhoods.
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14-year-old cat with hyperthyroidism gets treatment and a family to call her own
Lyla got a second chance at a happy, healthy life, thanks to radiation treatment and a family's love for senior cats.
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