AFRP Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight

Diane Linder and her eleven-year-old daughter, Catherine, are enthusiastic AFRP volunteers that truly "go that extra mile." This devoted animal-loving team help with transportation, provide foster care for cats and dogs and visit the local shelter to work with dogs that are awaiting foster homes or adoption. They also take their own adopted AFRP dog, Katie, to work as a therapy dog at a local retirement home.

Last spring, when AFRP had the opportunity to place several special needs cats into permanent care at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah, Diane and Catherine cheerfully volunteered to make the 30 hour round-trip journey, even though they were not experienced with long distance driving.

"Just because something is difficult doesn't mean you shouldn't do it," says Diane. "In fact, doesn't it seem like the more difficult something is, the more important and worthwhile it is?"

In fact, Diane and Catherine found their first trip to Best Friends to be so worthwhile and rewarding, they made the trip again in July to deliver an Animal Friends FIV positive kitty who was having difficulty being placed locally. They added more mileage in August when they transported the AFRP dog, Chyna, to the San Francisco Airport and facilitated her journey to a loving adoptive family in Canada.

"Watching my daughter grow in her compassion and commitment to the animals has got to be one of the most rewarding aspects of volunteering for Animal Friends Rescue Project," says Diane.

Volunteering together and working toward a common goal, Diane and Catherine believe that showing kindness to animals can build a better word for us all. They have forged a special mother-daughter bond, and created a legacy of love and compassion that will no doubt continue to be passed down to many Linder generations.

Thank you, Diane and Catherine, for all you do for AFRP!

Every Volunteer Makes a Difference
Won’t you help us rescue more dogs and cats by becoming a volunteer?

AFRP depends on foster volunteers and donations from the general public to rescue approximately 1,000 dogs and cats each year. AFRP has many rewarding volunteer opportunities available. Get involved today!

If there is anything else you would like to know about Animal Friends Rescue Project, please email us at info@animalfriendsrescue.org or call us at (831) 333-0722. Also, let us know if you are interested in joining our mailing list.

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Volunteer Spotlight


Diane Linder and her eleven-year-old daughter, Catherine, are enthusiastic AFRP volunteers that truly "go that extra mile." This devoted animal-loving team help with transportation, provide foster care for cats and dogs and visit the local shelter to work with dogs that are awaiting foster homes or adoption. They also take their own adopted AFRP dog, Katie, to work as a therapy dog at a local retirement home. Last spring, when AFRP had the opportunity to place several special needs cats into permanent care at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah, Diane and Catherine cheerfully volunteered to make the 30 hour round-trip journey, even though they were not experienced with long distance driving. "Just because something is difficult doesn't mean you shouldn't do it," says Diane. "In fact, doesn't it seem like the more difficult something is, the more important and worthwhile it is?" In fact, Diane and Catherine found their first trip to Best Friends to be so worthwhile and rewarding, they made the trip again in July to deliver an Animal Friends FIV positive kitty who was having difficulty being placed locally. They added more mileage in August when they transported the AFRP dog, Chyna, to the San Francisco Airport and facilitated her journey to a loving adoptive family in Canada. "Watching my daughter grow in her compassion and commitment to the animals has got to be one of the most rewarding aspects of volunteering for Animal Friends Rescue Project," says Diane. Volunteering together and working toward a common goal, Diane and Catherine believe that showing kindness to animals can build a better word for us all. They have forged a special mother-daughter bond, and created a legacy of love and compassion that will no doubt continue to be passed down to many Linder generations. Thank you, Diane and Catherine, for all you do for AFRP! Every Volunteer Makes a Difference Won’t you help us rescue more dogs and cats by becoming a volunteer? AFRP depends on foster volunteers and donations from the general public to rescue approximately 1,000 dogs and cats each year. AFRP has many rewarding volunteer opportunities available. Get involved today!