Volunteer Stories Stories

Marilyn Nicholson and her son were the highest bidders on the three-night stay at the Kanab Cottages at an auction at Best Friends' Lint Roller Party.

An eight-year-old boy and girl donate their birthday money to help the animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

A California sanctuary for homeless dogs called Sage Canyon Animal Sanctuary is run by the granddaughters of the founders, who came to Best Friends for training.

Jennifer Stepic made a donation to the animals when she was teen and continues to help pets in need, including by volunteering with Cat Sense.

Laura Borromeo visits Bests Friends Animal Sanctuary to gather ideas for improving the design of Italian animal shelters.

Martin City Elementary teacher Kim Johnston visits Best Friends and returns to tell students about the animals.

Two friends find happiness volunteering at Best Friends with all the animals. This is their 10th anniversary of volunteering!

Students from Vanderbilt University spend their alternative spring break volunteering with animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

By completing an internship with Best Friends, Amanda Cavazos learns all about animal welfare, including fundraising, humane education, spaying and neutering, animal adoptions and more.

Woman raises money for the animals and delivers the donation in person to the Sanctuary. She and her hubby also adopt two cats!