Volunteer Stories Stories

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The kitten guy

John Tella is a true kitten guy and kitten lover. He volunteers with kittens in Sa...
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12 rocking Best Friends volunteers helping homeless pets

Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 23-29. Help us celebrate all our amazing anim...
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Tortoiseshell cat finds that old familiar shoulder

Tortoiseshell cat enjoys sitting on people's shoulders, and her sweetness win...
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The kittens are coming

Roughly March through April is kitten season. Read what Best Friends is doing to s...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Lillian Lamb

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary offers volunteer opportunities for seniors and older...
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My story: New York volunteer Dale Musselman

Dale Musselman is not able to have a pet in his apartment in NYC, but he gets his ...
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Extra love helps pit bull terrier get adopted

Shy pittie mix gains confidence after animal rescue volunteer starts spending time...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Kat Weixel

Kat Weixel of Derwood, Maryland (a suburb of Washington, D.C.), shares her experie...
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My story: An inspiring volunteer in Atlanta

An inspiring volunteer at Best Friends-Atlanta Pet Adoption Center, Betty Geargeor...
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Service-learning with animals

Veterinary technician students from Madison Area Technical College in Wisconsin ta...
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My story: New York volunteer Peter Vega

Former officer with the New York Police Department Peter Vega volunteers to help d...
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Foster a pet, even if it’s just for a weekend

Dog fostering program at Best Friends in Los Angeles helps staff learn more about ...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Tracey Lacka

After sponsoring various animals at Best Friends, Tracey Lacka, from Toronto, Onta...
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New Year’s Eve tabby cat adoption

Woman finds the perfect cat to adopt from Best Friends at PetSmart in Harlem on Ne...
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An animal volunteer and dog advocate

Rachael Prenkert volunteers with pets at Best Friends-Utah and NKUT coalition part...
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