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Storybook Tails Rescue Ranch

Volunteers / Super Heroes wanted!

Helping animals,
building community.

Our programs are designed to give animals hope while creating meaningful experiences for the people who support them. Changing lives through compassion, connection, and second chances. One program at a time.

Volunteer application

Our volunteer programs.

Doggy's Day Out

Program 01

Doggy's Day Out

Give shelter dogs a day out — fresh air, love, and extra exposure to help them find a home and be seen by adopters.

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Hands-On Farm Help

Program 02

Hands-On Farm Help

Help on the rescue farm! Support rescued farm animals through daily care, feeding, and enrichment.

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Happy Visits Shelter Program

Program 03

Happy Visits Shelter Program

Spend an hour or two giving dogs and cats love, comfort, and human connection inside your local shelter or on our rescue ranch.

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Join Our Outreach Team

Program 04

Join Our Outreach Team

Help advocate for animals, support community, adoption and fundraising events both on and off the farm, and spread our mission on social media and throughout the community.

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Become A Foster

Program 05

Become A Foster

Help save lives by giving rescue animals a safe, loving place to land while they wait for their forever family. Every foster makes space for another life to be saved.

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Happy Tails Photo Team

Program 06

Happy Tails Photo Team

Turning shelter photos into adoption smiles. Visit local shelters and snap bright, happy photos that help animals get adopted faster.

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Ride & Care For Rescued Horses

Program 07

Ride & Care For Rescued Horses

Experienced only — care for and lightly ride our rescued horses to keep them exercised, warmed up and engaged.

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Donate A Vehicle

Program 08

Donate A Vehicle

Turn your old vehicle (car, boat, ATVs and more) into a tax-deductible lifesaving donation helping rescue animals from euthanasia and slaughter. We'll pick it up for free!

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🐾 Volunteer application

Because we are not open to the public, all involvement begins with a quick application.

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What people say.

"Storybook Tails Rescue truly goes above and beyond for every animal they touch. You can feel the love and care the moment you walk in. Watching animals who once had no hope now living happy, safe lives is nothing short of incredible."
Sarah M. · Charlotte, NC
"I've watched Greg and his family step in for animals that other places had given up on. Their commitment to saving lives especially those on the kill and euthanasia lists is changing the community for the better."
Michael R. · Mooresville, NC
"The dedication behind this rescue is incredible. They show up for animals who have no voice and never turn away from the hard cases. It restores your faith in humanity."
Kaden Scott
"Storybook Tails Rescue is a safe place for animals who have been through so much. Their compassion, patience, and unwavering dedication is something our community is lucky to have."
Elsie Roy

Hands in the hay

Volunteer feeding a pig
Volunteer with an alpaca
Volunteer cuddling a shelter dog
Kids doing barn chores
Volunteer with a horse
Volunteer hugging rescue dogs

Donate today — help save a life!

Your generosity gives animals facing heartbreaking deadlines the time and care they desperately need. Together, we can turn urgency into forever homes and save lives every day.