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Pam Tharp, Correspondent 11:02 a.m. ET March 11, 2017 <\/p>\n
Liberty Elementary students raised money to help Adopt-A-Dog.(Photo: Supplied) <\/p>\n
LIBERTY, IND. Liberty Elementary Student Council members have displayed their entrepreneurial abilities again, raising $750 to assistAdopt-A-Dog, which helps place abandoned dogs in new homes. <\/p>\n
A project of the Union County Foundation and Liberty Elementary School,five local non-profit groups were invited to submit a grant application earlier in the school year. Student councilmembers carefully considered each application, said Danka Klein, the foundations executive director. <\/p>\n
The students decided to help the local animal shelter, she said. Over the winter, the students carried out several fundraisers and their hard work truly paid off.\" <\/p>\n
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Their fundraising surpassed their$500 goal, with students collecting$750, Klein said. <\/p>\n
Last week, Adopt-A-Dog officials received a check for $1,500, which includes the money raised by the students plus matching funds provided by the foundation, Klein said. <\/p>\n
Before Adopt-A-Dog was formed, Union Countys dog warden often had to euthanize stray animals because ofa shortage of new owners. Adopt-A-Dog has expanded its search for dog owners beyond county limits and has volunteers who also work to keep the animals in good conditionto improve the possibility of adoption. <\/p>\n
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