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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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5 animal videos to bring you calm

Take a little time out of your day and unwind to the sights and sounds of animals who remind us to be happy in the moment.
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Favorite snacks at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Best Friends Animal Society brings you relaxing sounds with the best of ASMR featuring pigs, horses, tortoises, bunnies, kittens and more.
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Drive home

It's kitten season. Open your home to a bundle of love.
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Relax and recharge with a goat

Take a deep breath and slow down with 20 seconds of calm with Augustus at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Puppies on the run at Best Friends Roadhouse

Watch what happens when a rogue band of puppies takes over the Roadhouse.
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Kittens: The reunion

Your favorite stars are back as kittens to celebrate the hit series 'Friends,' fostering and saving lives. Join Joey, Ross, Chandler, Phoebe, Monica and Rachel in a parody remake.
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What I eat in a day as a kitten

Follow Catlin the kitten along for her full day of delicious meals and nutritious snack ideas.
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‘Hamilton’ parody purrspective from a cat

Meet Paytrix and watch the ‘Hamilton' musical parody at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Purrspectives from a feline film director

Film noir goes fluffy, thanks to Twiggy the cat
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Purrspectives from a feline acoustic therapist

Find your zen with Arancia the cat's epic purr.
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