Volunteer Stories Stories

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Recruitment techniques win dream vacation for Best Friends volunteer

One Best Friends' supporter uses innovative recruiting techniques to encourag...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Ruth Weisman

One of our first kitten nursery volunteers, Ruth also fosters kittens and mentors ...
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Former street dog unleashes her silly side

Once a completely unsocialized and very scared dog living on the streets, Lava lea...
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Dog volunteer work leads a Los Angeles couple to Utah

Dedicated volunteers Layne Dicker and Sally Spencer make connections between the w...
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One elderly cat and 10 college students

Students from Saint Michael's College enjoy a week of service and snuggles wi...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Alexis Redmond

Volunteer Spotlight: Alexis Redmond...
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University student returns to Best Friends for animal sanctuary internships

University student makes happy memories while gaining skills and experience by tak...
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Top reasons to visit Best Friends

Beat the winter blahs with a trip to our Kanab, UT Sanctuary. Volunteer with anima...
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A young boy connects with cats

Thirteen-year-old volunteer with autism connects with cats at Best Friends Animal ...
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Gifts for goats

Best Friends volunteers from Colorado discover their new favorite species -- goats...
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Adopting a single, senior black cat

Alexander, an all-black senior cat with a winning personality, is exactly what one...
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Preteen selflessly helps animals

For her birthday, preteen 12-year-old Danica picks up bags of dog food, treats and...
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Honoring memory of beloved Dogtown intern by establishing a scholarship

After son's death, Best Friends intern's parents establish the Andy Kost...
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Skye terrier mix with Cushing’s disease adopted

Skye terrier mix, who is a senior and has Cushing's disease (condition in whi...
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Empowerment through horsemanship

Best Friends intern enjoys her time at the Sanctuary helping horses. The experienc...
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