Volunteer Stories Stories

Foster failure story of a senior dog with puppy-like antics and loving disposition that ensured his foster family had no choice but to adopt him.

NYC fundraising walk Strut Your Mutt featured adoptable pets from Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico hurricanes. Joey's Elder Paws Rescue was top fundraiser.

Family with kids visits the Sanctuary on their national parks tour that included Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon.

Kids gather food, toys and other supplies to donate to pets affected by Hurricane Harvey. They also donate their time to make treats for the dogs.

Best Friends is working to reunite lost hurricane pets with families via a lost-and-found page on our website, media coverage and a flyer campaign.

Denise Groll shares her experience of volunteering and experiencing how affection and compassion for animals makes the world a better place.

Amber Kohnhorst was on her way to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary when she fell while hiking in Cane Beds, Arizona. She has now recovered.

Sarah Taylor is a Best Friends volunteer in Salt Lake City. She is an ambassador for Best Friends' mission, attends various events, and walks dogs.

Stray cat rescued off the streets was injured, scared and untrusting of people. She was adopted as a barn cat and is now living happily.

Spotlight on people who have given their time, talents and passion to volunteer with hurricane pets in need in Houston after Hurricane Harvey.

Spotlight on some of the animal volunteers and Best Friends staff who are helping with rescue efforts in Texas after Hurricane Harvey.

Heroes from the National Guard, US Department of Justice, ATF, U.S. Marshal Service, BLM and fire departments help pets affected by Hurricane Harvey.

In Harris County, Texas, puppies and a mother dog are saved by a caring couple after Hurricane Harvey and brought to the Rescue and Reunite Center.

Veterinarians and vet techs help Hurricane Harvey animals, providing checkups, vaccines and critical care, at the Rescue and Reunite Center in Texas.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, dogs and cats are being cared for at Rescue and Reunite Center in conjunction with the Montgomery County Animal Shelter and Best Friends Animal Society in Texas.