Lend a Ranch Hand at The Brittany Foundation
Volunteering is a great way to offer direct help to our dogs. You get to see first-hand the difference you're making. They need help in all areas of their organization, so whatever you know how to do, they have a place for you! It takes a lot of work to run the sanctuary! Dog walking, cleaning kennels, playing with the dogs, grooming, handyman jobs, and lots of other tasks need to be done daily. Contact them at brittanyfoundation@gmail.com if you'd like to help and visit their website for more information. Visit: http://www.brittanyfoundationonline.org/volunteer.html
Need a Hug? Love Cows? Book a Cow Hug with the Gentle Barn
Come heal with The Gentle Barn! Get hugs and unconditional love from therapy cows. Meditate with them, hug them, and let them reassure you, fill you up, and love you. Put your worries down and leave renewed. The cows (and the Gentle Barn) are here for you. Each cow hug therapy session is for one hour and work best for one individual at a time, although they do allow guests to bring a spouse/partner or older child. You must submit a $200 donation prior to your visit for this once in a lifetime cow-pertunity. Visit their website for more details. Visit: https://www.gentlebarn.org/programs/
Love Horses? Book a Horse Therapy Session with the Gentle Barn
Need to build confidence? Do you want to work on leadership and life skills? Are you looking to create more self awareness and learn how to connect more deeply with others? Do you want to find you own inner strength and courage? The Gentle Barn's horses and donkeys can help you! Each horse therapy session is for one hour and work best for one individual at a time, although they do allow guests to bring a spouse/partner or older child. You must submit a $200 donation prior to your visit for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Visit their website for more details. Visit: https://www.gentlebarn.org/programs/
Love Farm Animals? Book a Barnyard Therapy Session with the Gentle Barn
Need to find joy? Have you lost your smile and forgotten how to laugh? Are you stressed out and need to feel like a kid again? Do you just need to forget about your responsibilities for a while and just have fun? The Gentle Barn's barnyard animals can help! Each horse therapy session is for one hour and work best for one individual at a time, although they do allow guests to bring a spouse/partner or older child. You must submit a $200 donation prior to your visit for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Visit their website for more details. Visit: https://www.gentlebarn.org/programs/
Want the Gentle Barn All to Yourself? Book a Private In-Person Tour!
In this tour you’ll have the barnyard to yourself and with the help of your tour guide, you’ll brush cows, feed horses and donkeys, cuddle turkeys, hold chickens, pet goats, and sheep, give pigs tummy rubs, and so much more. Being at The Gentle Barn is like walking through a giant storybook where you’ll hear the animals’ stories of resilience and learn what they teach us about forgiveness, unconditional love, and living in the moment. You are sure to fall in love with animals more deeply than ever before. These In-Person Private Tours also make a great gift! Surprise someone special today! (Donation: $400). Visit their website to get started and to learn more. VIsit: https://www.gentlebarn.org/programs/
Join the Westside German Shepherd Rescue Volunteer Team
Westside German Shepherd Rescue is comprised of a very strong family of volunteers. They cherish all their volunteers and are always in need of new ones. Whether its walking, bathing, fostering or transporting their dogs; assisting at outdoor adoption events and fundraisers; or lending a hand with admin work, volunteer work is always appreciated Their goal is simple, to save as many German Shepherd dogs as possible. They give them medical care, lots of good food, exercise and live while they wait for their forever families. Your help allows them to continue to help everyday. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out their volunteer form. They will respond as promptly as possible with a short questionnaire. Upon completion, you’ll be notified of the date of volunteer orientation which will be help at their facility in Downtown Los Angeles. Visit: https://sheprescue.org/volunteers.htm
Care for Horses with Wild at Heart Horse Rescue
Wild at Heart Horse Rescue appreciates and are very grateful for their volunteers! They are always happy to have new volunteers come out and join their herd! You do not need experience with horses but loving them is a must! They ask their volunteers to help with grooming, watering, feeding, mucking stalls, loving and socializing with the horses. Please contact them if you would like to volunteer. They would love to give you a tour of the facility and introduce you to their horses. Their volunteer orientations are on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9am. Visit: https://wildathearthorserescue.org/how-to-help/
Featured Projects
Spend a Day with Rescue Dogs and Us at The Brittany Foundation!
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Join us for a day of walking, bathing, and working alongside the dogs of The Brittany Foundation! Volunteering is a great way to offer direct help to the dogs at the rescue and you’ll get to see first-hand the difference you're making! They need your help with dog walking, socializing dogs, playing with the dogs, grooming, and landscaping. Whatever you know how to do, there’s a place for you! The event will take place outside, so please remember to dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes. All ages are welcome, but all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. VIsit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/
Get Your Pet Portrait Taken with Big Sunday
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Bring your pet by Big Sunday headquarters to have their portrait taken (for FREE!) by a professional photographer. The portrait can include people (e.g., you) or just be your pet. For every portrait we take, Big Sunday will donate 5 cans of dog food or cat food (your choice!) to our Wild & Woolly Pet Food Collection! (The goal in April is 2024 cans of each. You do the math!) Please Note: This is a limited capacity event. Please sign up for the event if you would like to attend. All ages welcome! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/
Come to Big Sunday’s Kitty-Palooza!
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Join Big Sunday and Kitty Bungalow for a Volunteer/Adoption/Kitty-Palooza! We'll be building kitty supply kits, kitty-sized fleece blankets, helping Kitty Bungalow staff with cleaning and care maintainance and facilitating their weekly adoption event. Bring your best cat-themed outfit and get ready to party! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/