London's Pet Food Drive

Welcome 2015!

Our year ended on a high note! And we hope to continue to inspire others to help fight animal abuse.

My first blog post for the new year, is a recap of my daughter London's, pet food drive. It has become an annual event at her elementary school.

This new year, London and I have decided to dedicate more of our time and efforts, to inspiring children to be aware and become more involved in helping our animal friends.

Learning by example is key. And showing compassion and kindness with our actions AND words, will open the door to a brighter future for animals.

Please help by following us here on our blog, and learning how you too, can make the world a kinder and safer place for our children and for our animals.

http://www.theintell.com/video-th-grader-organizes-food-drive-for-spca/html_aa98c79b-c986-5c33-813b-8cb8b042c4da.html?channelId&channelListId&mediaId=812ba5d25cf84cc1baf2f1fa674d9707

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