Volunteer Stories Stories

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.

Saint Michael's College staff and faculty visit the Sanctuary for a volunteer service trip. Catherine Welch is interviewed about their experience.

Dog has a neurological condition and a paralyzed tongue that make eating challenging. Caregivers have created a special restaurant just for him.

Family researches bunnies as pets before adopting to ensure they are prepared. A nine-year-old girl will be primarily responsible for their care.

Fourth grader designs feline furniture with an incontinent cat with a paralyzed hind end in mind. The couch is easily accessible and easy to clean.

Roberta Monti volunteers with timid, fearful dogs at Best Friends in Atlanta, Georgia, helping to socialize and get them ready for adoption.

Adopted from Karma Rescue in Santa Monica, California, pit bull goes from being extremely frightened to finding the perfect home.

Ines Lopes takes a volunteer vacation to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah, where she spends time helping and connecting with animals.

DeLana and George Folz from Phoenix, Arizona, are longtime volunteers with Best Friends, having volunteered for over 20 years. Here's their story.

Stephanie Etherton, a volunteer with Best Friends in New York, helps regularly with the adoptable animals at the PetSmart in Harlem.