Cat Stories

Tootsie came to Best Friends with a painful eye condition that required surgery, but no matter what life brings her, this cat is an inspiration.

National Cat Day is today, and there's more to celebrating than throwing a party

Foster mentor program at Best Friends in Los Angeles gives first-time kitten foster volunteers extra support and encouragement while caring for newborn kittens.

Tips on creating a simple costume to get your dog or cat into the Halloween spirit, plus ways to make the holiday fun for shelter pets, too.

With Halloween lurking right around the corner, we've got a few of the "spookiest" Sanctuary animals to help get you in the holiday spirit.

Harry may have lymphoma, but that doesn't stop him from working his magic and making friends with everyone he meets.

Ellery had a hard time finding a home because she can't use the litterbox on her own, but it just took hugging the right person.

For Chris Henderson, adopting a little kitten after a trans-Atlantic move during a pandemic made him feel right at home in the USA.

Kitten drive-through adoption event in Los Angeles was a smashing success.

Meet Svetlana, head of super-secret intelligence at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

When it comes to fostering kittens, one family is learning a lot from Penny, their Labrador retriever.

Shelters all over the country are beginning to embrace the power of community-supported lifesaving.

A recent Journal of Urban Affairs article on different methods for managing community cats demonstrates that trap-neuter-return programs are the best evidence-based option.

Meet Leopold, a barn cat who naps on the job at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Adopter provides the play-by-play on how patience and kindness helped her timid cat gain confidence.