| Humane Heroes
"Oprah" Inspires Young Humane Hero |
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Humane Hero Jacob Crespo receives his award from AHS Staff Member Alexis Boyle. |
Inspired by an episode of "Oprah," our latest
Edna Hoffman Evans Humane Hero, Jacob Crespo, decided to
celebrate his birthday by helping animals. In his birthday party
invitation, the 7-year-old asked his friends to bring gifts for
our shelter animals instead of toys and other presents for
himself. "I thought of doing this because the dogs (at the
shelter) don't get birthdays or toys," he said. So inspiring was
Jacob's request that even his neighbors pitched in! The result?
Enough dog and cat food, toys and treats to feed and entertain
dozens of animals! Jacob's kindness doesn't stop here; he plans
on doing this type of charitable work for his next three
birthdays. Next year, his party will benefit Phoenix Children's
Hospital.
"If every kid gave up just one birthday," said Jacob, "the world would be a better place." We agree, Jacob! And so do the animals who are enjoying the wonderful presents you gave them! |
| From the Spring 2007 edition of the Arizona Humane Society's Paw Prints magazine. | |
