Volunteer Stories Stories

Do it all volunteer Robert Lobo helps the animals in Los Angeles, doing everything from fostering big dogs and tiny kittens to helping with events.

Kathy Posekel, who is retired, now spends her time working with dogs and cats in need at Best Friends Animal Society in New York.

Slumber Buddies program at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center in Los Angeles allows people to take adoptable pets for sleepovers. Read about all the fun.

Preteen volunteer is first to complete Best Friends junior ambassador program for kids ages 8 to 13. Learn about this fun youth opportunity.

Navy veteran Faye Robinson volunteers at Best Friends in Atlanta cleaning dog kennels and doing any other dirty or yucky jobs that need doing.

Twelve-year-old hosts annual yard sale for charity to benefit a good cause. This year, she raised $3,600 for the animals at Best Friends.

Tripod pit bull, who had an injured front leg that had to be amputated, enjoys going for stroller rides and for Puppuccinos at Starbucks.

University of North Florida students in a criminology and criminal justice class, "The Role of Canines in Inmate Rehabilitation," visit the Sanctuary.

Two animal-loving volunteers get engaged at the recent Best Friends Super Adoption in Houston and are now happily planning their wedding.

Retired couple visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary a couple of times a year to volunteer with rabbits. They do everything, from cleaning to snuggling

Volunteer Marilyn Mott designs and sews handmade catnip mouse toys for cats and kittens at Best Friends.

Best Friends in Atlanta volunteer Jamie Serratelli loves working with shelter dogs and discovering the hidden and incredible gems they truly are.

In honor of Father's Day, read an interview with Dave and Amanda Giroux who took a father-daughter volunteer trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

After running a Zion National Park half marathon and visiting Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Hiromi Nobata is inspired to help save pets in New York.

Three woman apply for a dream grant from the company they work for, Merkle Inc., and win an all-expense-paid trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.