Now that Bob and Penny Burleson have retired from demanding careers, they can finally focus on a cause dear to their hearts ― helping to save Houston’s homeless pets

Here’s the story of Andrea, who one year after a painful goodbye, finally found a place that helped her heal

Beefy loves nothing more than going out for a spin, as evidenced by this hilarious video captured by Danny Bress, a Best Friends volunteer in Los Angeles

When Sophia Lim discovered Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she could hardly believe such a place existed, but now that she’s a volunteer extraordinaire, she does it all

Lillie Schlessinger started volunteering to fill time after retirement, but as she helps more and more pets find families, it’s become so much more

Foster volunteer extraordinaire Aly Wu shares her tips on how to use social media to get the word out about your foster pets

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

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

Volunteer Rick Eddy practices 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