Volunteer Stories Stories

Reserve some time to celebrate Best Friends day by volunteering or fostering, adopting a pet or showing your appreciation for the staff at your local shelter.

Nine stories about Best Friends volunteers from all across the country just may inspire you to volunteer for pets, too.

Volunteer Rick Eddy has been practicing a new form of therapy on one lucky cockatoo, and his feathery friend is loving it.

Foster volunteer Namitha Kim has found a unique way to celebrate her experience and remember the cats she's cared for.

Kristin Biggs combines her creative talent with a passion to help homeless pets while volunteering with Best Friends in Los Angeles.

For her dedication to helping Best Friends in Utah have an incredibly successful year, volunteer Judy Steiger received a statewide award.

When Best Friends in New York switched to virtual adoptions during the pandemic, technology teacher Randi Schey helped make the transition seamless.

Two volunteers help a senior dog overcome challenges and find her own home with a family that can't imagine life without her.

When Fred Rainey retired in 2016, he couldn't have imagined spending all his time volunteering with homeless dogs, but sometimes life surprises us.

Kimberly Lawson her daughter, Julia, a teen with autism, have logged more than 275 hours of volunteer time at Best Friends.

Nisha Gross uses skills as master of ceremonies and business owner to help save Atlanta's homeless pets.

U.S. serviceman Christian Ordonez is honored with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for volunteering with Best Friends in Salt Lake City.

Kyoko Bruguera uses patience and an understanding of cat behavior to help even the most challenging cats feel better and find homes.

When friends Marylin Sharp and Bobbie Oldfield aren't driving pets to new homes, you can find them volunteering together at Best Friends in Houston

Visit the animals at Best Friends from the comfort and safety of your own home.