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

These six heroes are helping their communities — human and animal alike — through these random acts of kindness.

Longtime Los Angeles volunteer Gilly Hurley channels her grief into helping hundreds of staff and volunteers caring for shelter pets during the COVID-19 crisis

This National Volunteer Appreciation week we celebrate and honor volunteers who make the Best Friends mission and vision possible

Marianna fell in love with Brandy and adopted her, but when it didn’t work out she made it her mission to ensure the next one did

How animal sanctuary internships can help save the lives of homeless pets

Sixteen-year-old inspires her dad to volunteer with her at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

Preteen Jack Hallock exemplifies passionate activism for the next generation of volunteers

After getting a pilot’s license, volunteer joins Pilots N Paws to learn how to transport rescued animals

Los Angeles volunteer David Glazer, known for helping every pet in every possible way, is reminded daily about the importance of kindness from animals