There are so many reasons to volunteer with an animal rescue and there is no denying that animal rescues play a vitally important role in their local communities. Taking in unwanted pets and rescuing animals from difficult situations, they save millions of lives globally every week. They also often provide sterilization services to help with population control in low-income areas.
Volunteering at a rescue is hard work, particularly if it's a kill shelter where animals have a limited amount of time to find a home or foster before being humanely euthanized. It can be overwhelming, loud, smelly, and sometimes heartbreaking, but it is also one of the most rewarding things you can do with your spare time.
