By Nadia: Scotts Valley Community Service Officer (age 14)
Recently, Scotts Valley 4-H donated cat and dog food, cat litter, toys, towels and rags, harnesses, collars, pet beds, and medication for the animals to the Santa Cruz SPCA. Brenna Ewing gave the present 4-Hers, Nadia, Tarynn, Bel, Rylee, Will, and Katelyn, a tour of the facility and let them meet some of the animals.
‘Helping animals makes me happy because I know that I made a difference in that animal’s life. Even if it wasn’t a big difference, I still did something. I feel that many people don’t realize how much helping these animals means, to the people who work with animals, and even to the animals themselves. I know I’ve never heard a dog say help or a cat say please, but when I look at an animal in need and see the sadness in their eyes, it makes me feel horrible not to do something about it. That’s why when I help animals, I feel good.’ Said Nadia, Scotts Valley Community Service Officer.
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Scotts Valley 4-H encourages you to stop by the SPCA, call them, or visit their website and see how you can help.
SPCA address: 2685 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Phone: (831) 465-5000 (Santa Cruz office) Website: SPCAsc.org (Santa Cruz)