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area animal rescue organization
By RICHARD HARRIS
(From the December 20, 2006 issue)
The students at Webster County Elementary-Middle School showed their Christmas spirit in a unique way this year. Not only did they come through with a project to help their fellow residents in need (see separate article on Page 6B), but they even helped some four-legged residents of nearby Marion County by raising money for Claws & Paws.
Webster County’s fourth and fifth grade students voted to forgo their tradition of giving presents to each other and teachers in favor of supporting a worthy cause. They decided to lend a helping hand to some of God’s creatures who are the most helpless – homeless dogs and cats.
They did this by raising money and purchasing food, toys, bowls and treats for Claws & Paws, an area non-profit animal rescue organization based in Marion County.
The volunteers of Claws & Paws were so impressed with the actions of the students that they decided to visit the school to personally accept the gifts and to teach the students more about their mission. They took along five dogs and four kittens, allowing the youngsters to get a close up look at a few of the animals they were helping.
“We also talked to them about all of the responsibilities pet owners have, like making sure their pets have all of the needed vaccinations, as well as the importance of spaying and neutering so there won’t be so many uncared for animals,” said Peggy Woolam of Claws & Paws. “Of course, we also talked about how important it is to treat animals well, and that there aren’t really bad puppies or dogs, but sometimes bad people mistreat animals so they don’t grow up like they should.”
The students also told their own stories.
“They in turn told us stories about their animals,” said Woolam. “Some told us they had pets that they had rescued, too.”
One of Webster County’s teachers, Debra Patterson, took the project a step further by actually adopting one of the puppies. While she had been thinking about the possibility of getting a dog, she wasn’t planning on it yet. However, when she saw the
Debra Patterson with a puppy she adopted from Claws & Paws.
“Just look at his face,” she exclaimed. “This is my Christmas present to myself.”
For more information about the Claws & Paws animal rescue organization – or to view their selection of pets available for adoption – visit them online at www.claws-n-paws.net.
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
* Jackson elected president of Cusseta-Chattahoochee Chamber
* Watson reelected as chairman of Marion County School Board
* Cusseta's Wiehe completes first marathon
* McAllister crowned Miss Natioanl Pre-Teen Talent
* Marion revises procedure for garbage billing
* 2-wheel sleighs deliver toys to Cusseta boys and girls
* Charter Little League Baseball meeting set in Buena Vista
* MCHS Eagles wins 2 of last 3 games, including 1st region game
* Ward celebrates 80th birthday
* Schley Family Connection discusses truancy, upcoming meeting
* 'ChattCo' Panthers place 2nd in tournament
* Magnolia Manor of Marion receives more Lovelight donations
* Webster County students spread cheer to less fortunate kids
* Local youth players compete in Toys for Tots Tennis Tournament
* L.K. Moss kindergarteners perform 'Christmas Around the World'
* Wilcox County pulls away from Lady Cats in 2nd half
* Reading is near and 'DEAR' to the heart in Chattahoochee
* Ellaville's Davis treated to cruise for 75th birthday
* CCHS girls drop heartbreaker to Talbotton
* 'Fifth Quarter' cited as positive program for local youth
* Ellaville teens enjoy riding horses to town
* Lady Eagles win 1, lose 1 in tournament
* MMS 6th graders donate to Joanna McAfee Cancer Foundation
* L.K. Moss 'Toys for Tots' program speads Christmas cheer
* Franklin shares Christmas Carols with Schley students
* MMS snaps CCMS winning streak
* Ft. Benning announces firing range schedule
* Claws & Paws list adoptees on web site
* MMS Peer Helpers sponsor Food Drive
* Using Wildlife Management Areas
* Special Christmas tree at L.K. Moss Primary
* December is Fine Foregiveness Month at Schley County Library
* Why not help a furry friend?
* What kids really want for Christmas
* 4th grade PAL students prepare veterans tribute
* First archery practice set for Jan. 23rd
* Letters to Santa from first graders
* Cusseta's Christmas bike winner
* Campbell celebrates second birthday
* Coaliton for Betterment of Marion County seeks more resident input
* Great gift idea for golfers
* Webster County School news
* Upcoming Marion County 4-H events
* Buena Vista offers free Adult Education classes
* Ellaville City Center is site of free Adult Ed classes
* Free GED classes offered in north Marion County
Christmas Story Contest Winners
* First Place - Wally Devane of Ellaville (Andrew's Christmas Story)
* Second Place - Kayla Tumlinson of Buena Vista (A Special Christmas Tree)
* Third Place - Bonnie Morris of Ellaville (A Christmas Story)
-- Plus 14 Honorable Mention Selections --
* PLUS opinion columns, obituaries, church news, and advertisements!
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