Title: "Shelter Tails: Ulster County agencies work together to help pets"

Shelter Tails: Ulster County agencies work together to help pets

By MARY ESPARRA

Do Something Club did

The Do Something Club at John G. Borden Middle School in the hamlet of Wallkill has lived up to its name. Members recently visited the Town of Newburgh Animal Shelter with a donation of pet food and pet items.

"The Town of Newburgh Animal Shelter very much appreciates the students from the Wallkill Middle School selecting our shelter for always needed donations," said shelter manager Mary Meyer.

"On their visit to drop off the donations, the students also toured the shelter. They asked great questions, ranging from why spay/neuter is so important to combat pet overpopulation, to cruelty investigations and basic pet care. We enjoyed their visit very much and always welcome the chance to talk about the work we do."

The tour wasn't complete without a few snuggles from its residents.

"It was a treat for the teens to be rewarded for their efforts," said teacher Debra Golden, "with displays of gratitude from a loving Shih Tzu and a sweet pit bull named Snoop."

Many thanks to all the students who donated, including Amber Quaglietta, Patrick Decker, Cheyenne Weed, Shalanae Affuso, Lindsay Ostrander, Gricelda Barajas, Becky June, Crystal Henry, Alyssia Ogilvie.

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