Iowa City Girl Helps Local Animal Shelter

By: kcrg.comSubscribe Channel: News Sunday, Aug 2 , 09 at 12:44 PM
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An Iowa City girl is going out of her way to help a local animal shelter. Rachel Podhajsky is 6 years old.

After a visit to The Black Hawk Wildlife project in Waterloo, she decided she wanted to donate to the center. So Rachel made a few arts and crafts to sell and is giving all the proceeds to the wildlife project. Rachel says she knows exactly how the money is going to help, "The animals if they get hurt they will not be hurt anymore."

Rachel says her favorite animal is a dog because she can keep it as a pet.

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Auntie Jill says ... on Thursday, Aug 13 at 7:04 PM

I just watched the clip with Grandma Monkey and we are so proud of you. I bet those animals just want to lick you to say "Thanks!" (But remember Grandma really doesn't like monkeys, so don't get her one from the shelter.)

Rhonda (licensed rehabber) says ... on Tuesday, Aug 4 at 10:33 AM

Rachel if only more adults could learn from you! Keep up the good work and ALL the animals say a great big THANK YOU!!!

Leah Noel says ... on Monday, Aug 3 at 7:03 PM

Way to go Rachel Louise Betty! Auntie Leah

Kim (one of the Aunties) says ... on Monday, Aug 3 at 1:18 PM

Rachel, look at how your kind heart is being noticed!! Remember the little things make a big difference! The Aunties are SO PROUD OF YOU!!! Maybe we will do another visit at Terese's wildlife rehab place again when you visit us.

Bea says ... on Monday, Aug 3 at 12:14 PM

Rachel, I am so impressed with what you are doing! You are a special girl with a BIG BIG heart! Way to go!

Mary Stealy says ... on Monday, Aug 3 at 8:05 AM

Rachel you are the best! Thank you so much for caring about the wild animals. You are an awesome little girl. Keep up the good work. You are helping to make this world a better place. Good job Aunties!

Marie Nitzschke says ... on Sunday, Aug 2 at 9:54 PM

Rachel, thanks, great job. I get to see many of the rescues It is amazing what can be done for the poor helpless animals. Keep your interests and crafts going it is so rewarding. Creating crafts and volunteering will be a wonderful life experience.

Sue says ... on Sunday, Aug 2 at 9:12 PM

Good for you Rachel, what a big heart you have. Keep up the good work!

Terese Evans says ... on Sunday, Aug 2 at 8:59 PM

Thank you, Rachel. What a wonderful gift you have given to the wild animals. I enjoyed your group coming to see me and if you ever want to stop in again, just give me a call. You have some wonderful role models with your Aunt Camp!

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