Cat Stories

When Itty Bitty came to Best Friends, he was timid and tentative until a foster family with a cat showed him that life is nothing to be afraid of.

When they explore the great outdoors, Rafa’s adopters take him along for the ride

Iggy may have inflammatory bowel disease, but that doesn't to stop him from winning over every person he meets.

St. Clair, the shy cat, spent most of her time hiding until she met Alesha Davidson and got comfortable enough to hop up on the bed during a sleepover.

As we say goodbye to 2020, these pets are saying hello to 2021 in new homes all their own.

Raisin had trouble keeping food down, but once vets figured out that he had megaesophagus, some medicine and mealtime adjustments saved his life.

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Salt Lake City, foster volunteers helped Best Friends pivot for an epic year of lifesaving.

Olivier was injured and scared when she arrived at Best Friends, but after getting medical care and spending time in a foster home, she's now one confident cat.

After healing from a broken jaw, a senior cat named Fern got a lift to New York City and is now loving life with his senior adopter.

Rexie Roo's adopter reflects on life with her wonder cat and how he's taught her so much about patience, love, and resiliency.

Make 2021 your best year yet with inspiration from lives well-lived by dogs, cats, parrots, pigs and horses at Best Friends.

There's nothing scrooge about Ebenezer, who has brought comfort and joy to his new family during a bah-humbug kind of year.

Film noir goes fluffy, thanks to Twiggy the cat

Lively and attentive cat provides companionship during the pandemic to first-time adopter.

Family adopts a survivor cat who now acts as a big brother to foster cats with special needs