Volunteer Stories Stories

Best Friends has just wrapped up Hurricane Harvey animal rescue, sheltering and reunion operations that took place in an exhibit hall at NRG Arena.

Volunteers help the koi fish at the Sanctuary, testing water and taking notes about the fish in a logbook, when their pond needs an overhaul.

Best Friends volunteer Vicki Zelski helps out at Best Friends' events in New York including dog and cat adoption events and pet fundraising events.

Volunteers from Canada enjoy working with dogs at Best Friends. At home, they volunteer with Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force and a local pet shelter.

Fashion designer volunteers at Best Friends in SoHo in NYC to care for cats and walk dogs. She enjoys making a meaningful difference for animals.

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.