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From walks and car etiquette to first-time sleepovers and long-term fostering, Susan and Dan Fishbein have opened many doors for dogs at the Sanctuary.

Russ Duszak, a commercial pilot, and his wife, Elizabeth, have volunteered in animal care, done transports, worked events, and fostered kittens for 17 years.

Best Friends volunteers go into shelters for a full day of doing whatever the shelter staff need help with the most.

ABC and its new hit series 'Will Trent' are celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day by promoting pet adoptions with a new PSA and by covering pet adoption fees from April 28-30 at select Best Friends Animal Society locations.

Volunteering changed veteran, dog lover, logistics legend, and epic animal transporter Bill Splitter’s life.

For Brenda and Marty Winnick, volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary means making a difference and having a place to belong — and, of course, having fun.

When Cheryl Baker and her husband, Paul, stopped for a tour while vacationing in Utah, little did they know that years later they would be devoted Best Friends volunteers.

Meet two 2025 Action Team volunteers in Weslaco, Texas, committed to saving pets in their community.

Lisa Zarek supports new volunteers, coaches foster caregivers, and connects with shelters, all without leaving home.

Lorcan isn’t always comfortable being petted. In his new home, his need for space isn’t just tolerated, it’s celebrated.

Meet one of our favorite odd couples: two dogs known affectionately as “Roncake.”

A once fearful pup finds safety with a patient, loving family who accepts her for who she is.

Best Friends embed program assists Fresno Humane Animal Services in setting up a city animal services program.

Dolly Parton’s new family was prepared to make their home accessible to her, and then she showed them how much she could do.

Potato is a dog with nine lives. He was at risk in a shelter, then beat heartworm disease, then needed emergency surgery, and finally landed a family who loves him dearly.