Devine seventh grader Kamden Paige is setting a goal to help our local Devine Animal Control shelter this year for his FCCLA project titled, “Give a Pet a Home”. Last week, he organized a donation drive at Devine Middle School for the most needed items the shelter is in need of. To generate interest, he was given permission by Mrs. Darnell to offer an incentive for the grade level that donated the most items. At the end of the week, the drive garnered 127 items and the 7th and 8th graders tied! Paige donated the items on Monday, November 25th.
He has also created a board that is placed at Triple C Steakhouse in Devine with pictures and biographies of available pets for adoption. Paige plans to update it every other week, as required, to keep it current for those looking to add a pet to their family.
When asked why he chose this for his project, he stated, “Because I wanted to help animals get adopted. I’m an animal lover and want them all to have a home.”
He plans to volunteer his time at the animal shelter in the future to continue taking pictures for his board of the new animals that are received there, plus to help out in any other ways needed.
If you would like to donate to help the shelter, it is in need of the following items: dog and cat food, dog and cat blankets without stuffing, kennel cleaning supplies, chew toys, cat toys, etc… Monetary donations are also accepted to help with veterinary care. To contact the shelter for donating or to adopt a pet, please call 830-663-4403.