8-Year-Old Girl's Birthday Wish Prompts Huge Donation Drive

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When Adisynn Kiker turned 8-years-old last week, she didn’t ask for her toys. Instead, she asked family and friends to donate food to pets in need. (Published Wednesday, July 11, 2018)

When Adisynn Kiker turned 8-years-old last week, she didn’t ask for her toys. Instead, she asked family and friends to donate food to pets in need.

Her birthday wish hit Facebook and spread throughout her community, prompting dozens of businesses and people to donate more than 12,000 pounds of dog and cat food in just a few days to the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake.

The shelter’s president, Lanette Ainsworth, said they are incredibly appreciative of Adisynn’s good deed and the many people who helped fulfill her birthday wish.

According to the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake, total donations accounted for:

insouciantelle on July 12nd, 2018 at 08:46 UTC »

Anyone who lives near New Orleans:

The PAWS shelter in Plaquemines lost a.c. They have already lost animals because of the heat. Please. If you can foster please do.

Phollie on July 12nd, 2018 at 07:08 UTC »

Was watching Animal Cops Houston earlier today and it’s just downright crazy how sick and feeble reduces turn into magnificent creatures with enough food and basic healthcare. Really helps you understand how important nutrition is.

ARealRocknRolla on July 12nd, 2018 at 03:07 UTC »

And things like this make me glad I subbed here. :)