Volunteer Stories Stories

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Volunteer finds her calling, just keeps going

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.
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Meet a matchmaking volunteer

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.
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7 tips from a social media pro on promoting your foster pet

Foster volunteer extraordinaire Aly Wu shares her tips on how to use social media to get the word out about your foster pets.
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8 ways to celebrate Best Friends Day

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.
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9 stories about volunteers who are making a difference for pets

Nine stories about Best Friends volunteers from all across the country just may inspire you to volunteer for pets, too.
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Volunteer pampers parrot

Volunteer Rick Eddy has been practicing a new form of therapy on one lucky cockatoo, and his feathery friend is loving it.
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Best Friends volunteer turns fostering into art

Foster volunteer Namitha Kim has found a unique way to celebrate her experience and remember the cats she's cared for.
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Meet a videographer who helps pets smile for the camera

Kristin Biggs combines her creative talent with a passion to help homeless pets while volunteering with Best Friends in Los Angeles.
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Volunteer’s help proves invaluable for homeless pets in 2020

For her dedication to helping Best Friends in Utah have an incredibly successful year, volunteer Judy Steiger received a statewide award.
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Volunteer’s tech-savvy skills help pets during pandemic

When Best Friends in New York switched to virtual adoptions during the pandemic, technology teacher Randi Schey helped make the transition seamless.
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Senior dog gets a little help from friends and finds a home

Two volunteers help a senior dog overcome challenges and find her own home with a family that can't imagine life without her.
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Retired microbiologist volunteers full time with dogs

When Fred Rainey retired in 2016, he couldn't have imagined spending all his time volunteering with homeless dogs, but sometimes life surprises us.
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Volunteering helps teen’s confidence bloom

Kimberly Lawson her daughter, Julia, a teen with autism, have logged more than 275 hours of volunteer time at Best Friends.
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Entrepreneur and volunteer extraordinaire

Nisha Gross uses skills as master of ceremonies and business owner to help save Atlanta's homeless pets.
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U.S. serviceman honored for his work helping homeless pets

U.S. serviceman Christian Ordonez is honored with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for volunteering with Best Friends in Salt Lake City.
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