Masi 

Homecoming

Masi has arrived... and her presence is known by everyone and in all corners and crevices of her new home.

Tito 

Right at home

Tito fits in perfectly with his new family and his personality, once shy and reserved, has blossomed.

Desiree 

What A Pistol!

The ornery little bundle of energy makes her presence known... after going MIA for a while.

Gidget 

Pirate kitty

Gidget gets into the spirit of Halloween. Read what else has been going on since her last update.

Tuxedo 

Busy pooch

This summer Tux has been on a lot of adventures for a puppy, like running through different parks in Rhode Island, going to the beach, or visiting his friends.

Emilie 

Mama Em

Emilie plays mom, nurse, and guardian angel to a sick feline sibling and helps speed up his recovery.

Genghis 

A very scary experience

A potentially worrisome trait is now one of the many things that makes Tuggs so special.

Austin 

Change of character

Now that Austin is a little more relaxed his hidden personality is emerging... or should we say "personalities."

Tobin 

Gentle soul

Tobin is thriving in his home and his mom writes in to update all of his fans.

Mocha 

What's new with Mocha?

A lot has been going on in Mocha's life. She's had a few seizures but seems to be back on track, surrounded by her friends and family.

Zambi 

Adopted!

It's with great pleasure that we announce Zambi has found her forever home... it was there all along!

Chewy 

Show cat

Kiki (formerly Chewy) has a new title to her name... third best household pet in the region!

Buck Rogers 

Hissy-faced, growly-monster

Christina wonders "Who are you and what have you done with my Sweet Boy Buck!?"

Addilyn  

Flying colors

Addie had her annual checkup last weekend and she's in perfect health.

Porto 

Second anniversary

Porto's eyes are what made Nita fall in love with him, and they continue to shine brightly every day.

Pixie 

Three times the fun

Pixie is happy with her sisters and new family in North Dakota. Read the update!

Roo 

Better than the picture

Now almost a full four years after Roo was rescued, rehabilitated and eventually adopted, Beth loves him more today than yesterday.

Kunzite 

Happy August!

Kunzite is doing great and continues to be the model big sister to her human sidekick.

Aristotle 

Life with Ari

Ari doesn’t think in the past but looks forward to every new day as a fresh experience.

Ebony 

Loving life in New England

Ebony loses her middle age spread by walking in the woods and eating carrots but sees no reason to dig for moles.

Peanut 

I'll just help myself

Prince brings a smile to Carla when she needs it and enjoys some treats at the same time.

Bug 

Sweet and affectionate

Bug turns a year old and now that he has his forever home he's happy to return all the love he receives.

Charlene 

Adopted!

Charlene scores the perfect home... complete with a fenced grassy yard, and a few new doggy siblings.

Bilbo Baggins 

Rest in peace, Bilbo

In the very end, the bunny who was everyone's friend just had somewhere else he needed to be - just like his namesake Bilbo Baggins.

Shelby 

Two months at home

Time sure does fly when you have such a wonderful companion like Shelby in your life.

Sedona 

Bigger, braver, wiser

It's been almost a year since Sedona arrived in Minnesota and she is doing awesome!

Loverboy 

Great manipulator

Loverboy knows how to get his way with polite purrs and new tricks.

Quincy Jr. 

Babysitter

Quincy has a new fur sister and he is quite smitten with the new addition.

Aramis 

Adopted!

Aramis now has a home with a companion who will be there for him for the rest of his life.

Wiggles 

King of the castle

Wiggles has really come out of his shell over the past two years and brings endless joy to his family.

Tuffy 

Thankful

Adopting Tuffy was one of the best decisions the Steele family ever made. Read about how he changed their lives.

Rufus 

Rufus' great adventure

The entire neighborhood goes on alert when Rufus accidentally slips out the bathroom window.

Chester 

Ready for spring

Chet is ready to resume his forays into the great beyond (also known as the backyard) now that winter is on the outs.

April 

Happy day!

April has been adopted! A member saw her story in the Best Friends magazine and knew she was a perfect fit.

Ellie 

A special visit

Kristi drops in on Ellie and Tuli during a recent trip to Colorado. Both are doing great and look amazing!

Oscar 

Celebration

Oscar celebrates his one year anniversary with Nicole --- and it was quite a party!

Lillian 

Happy and Healthier

A few setbacks and scares for Little Lil --- but she's doing great right now and continues to keep her family on their toes.

Gilbert 

A reunion

Gilly catches up with old friends when he and and his family take a trip to the sanctuary.

Parker 

Quick update

Parker continues to do well and his good days far outweigh the challenging ones.

Xena 

Run like the wind

The angel in doggie disguise gets her wings. Xena crosses the Rainbow Bridge and leaves a family broken-hearted but thankful for their time together.

Mandalyn 

A bumpy week

Theodora (formerly known as Mandalyn) has a rough start at her new home due a pesky cold.

Angel 

Busy girl

Gracie (aka Angel) continues to do well and is always on the go!

Milly 

One year

Milly enjoys a year at her new home, and is doing pretty well for an older gal!

Jazz 

Good bye Spumoni

On Christmas Eve, beloved Spumoni (aka the Jazz Man) crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He will be missed greatly by his family and everyone who knew him.

Finch 

Happy New Year

Finch wants everyone to know he is doing great and loving life.

Solare 

A happy new year

Solare had rough go initially, but now the skies the limit. Read her latest update at home.

Aggie 

Happy holidays

As their family grows, Andrea and James are so thankful for the many blessings of 2008.

Wycheck 

Happy holidays

As their family grows, Andrea and James are so thankful for the many blessings of 2008.

Buff 

An Angel Gets His Wings

Grissom has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is no longer in pain. Amy shares a special tribute to her angel.

Pearl 

The most special

Aptly named 'Feralwood', Pearl's (and Roo and Solare's) home in New York is heaven for this very special kitty who requires a little extra work.

Mrs. Cotton 

Special girl

Cotton is doing great, and she is quite a head-turner! Everyone is captivated by this beautiful girl.

Loomis 

Goodbye Loomis

Sad news arrives from Salt Lake. Loomis crosses over the Rainbow Bridge. He was surrounded by his family who loved him.

Butters 

All that

You probably remember him as Butters, but he has a new name and a new life... and best of all, he's doing fantastic!

Poncho 

Surgery for Poncho

A serious turn of fate at the dog park sends Poncho to the ER for multiple surgeries. He's recovering and doing well now.

Orion 

Good-bye Orion

Orion crosses over the Rainbow Bridge. The last two years spent with Leslie were filled with love and care.

Dash 

Loungin'

Ellie and Dash are best buddies. Read a small update on how the 'kids' are doing.

Midnight 

Best buds

Ellie and Dash are best buddies. Read a small update on how the 'kids' are doing.

Opal 

Quite a pair!

Mao (formerly Opal) and new sister Weazle have formed a very close bond. Read the latest update on their lives.

Goofy 

All good

Both Goofy and Mugsy are happy, healthy dogs! Read the latest update.

Phoebe 

Miss indedependent

Phoebe had a recent check up and is doing wonderfully! She loves attention but most of all loves to watch the birds outside.

Tashi 

Adopted!

Tashi finds her forever home. It was right under her nose all along.

Soldier 

Amazing surgery

Soldier undergoes a risky elbow replacement surgery. He remains strong, full-spirited and patient as he recovers.

Laura 

Goodbye Miss Laura

The sweet girl who inspired so many unexpectedly passed away over the weekend. Her life story was truly a miracle.

Snowball 

Drumroll please.....

Very exciting news from the home of Semi and Snowball. Get ready for the most amazing update!

Semi 

Ready to play!

Semi has been waiting a long time to play with his brother, Snowball... and the time is finally here!

Bailey 

Not slowing down

Bailey is doing so well! She also has a special new friend who is completely smitten with her.

Sosie 

Sad news from Alaska

Durham, brother to Spunky and Sosie, passes away. All their lives were better for having this little angel in it, even for such a short time.

Boomhauer 

Full of life

Boomhauer is living the good life and here are some photos to prove it!

Noble (Animal) 

Surreal

A Best Friends staff member visits Noble in his new home and is completely amazed at the change in this former wild child.

Mike 

Never a dull moment

Utah Mike had quite a few adventures last year and his mom, Carol, writes in to keep you all in the loop.

Soldier Boy 

2008 Update

Remember Soldier boy? His family writes in to update everyone on his condition.

Gap 

Happy Birthday

Gap's mom Beth celebrates celebrates his birthday on the day that he was rescued and brought to Best Friends.

Beulah 

Sidetracked

Two Best Friends staffers visit Beulah while in Pahrump assisting in the Nye County Cat Rescue. They report back with lots of good news!

Tonta 

New life, new name

Tonta's been home for a month. Find out how things are going!

Destry 

Catch up with Levi (Destry) and Laura

It's been over one month since the inseparable twosome made a new home in Colorado. Read the update!

Jazzy 

Jazzy gets adopted!

It was love at first sight! Wendy, from California, looked into Jazzy’s eyes, and Jazzy responded with a loving “chirp!”

Sister 

Summer update

Sassy is just as cute as ever and doing remarkably well.

Piccola 

A little jewel

A letter arrives from Piccola's family! She's doing just great.

Bitsy 

Itsy Bitsy

Remember Bitsy? This little gal had really horrible allergies when she arrived at Best Friends. Find out how Bitsy is doing at home.

Howie 

Rainbow bridge

Darling Howie has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Our thoughts are with his family who miss him very much.

Abbey May 

Rest in peace

Beautiful Abbey May passed away peacefully after her battle with cancer.

Spunky 

Springtime in Alaska

A letter arrives from Spunky and Sosie's mom, Kathleen. Find out how these two kitties are enjoying spring.

Precious 

Coming of age

Precious is coming of age... one to be exact!

Padmini & Chula 

The big day

Remember Tula and Pad? They survived the tsunami in Sri Lanka - find out what they are up to now!

Mindy 

Catching up with Mindy

Mindy's mom wants to let everyone know how great she is doing.

Dermott 

Rest in peace

Share in a special video presentation - photos of Dermott's wonderful life in his new home before his passing.