2009.08.03
Birthday presents for needy pets
Abbey Ingram is a really sweet girl with a really big heart. About a month ago, her mother Chanda Ingram sent me an e-mail telling me that all her daughter wanted for her birthday was donations to help animals in a shelter, a pretty generous offer for an soon-to-be-8-year-old.
Needless to say Chanda and her partner Nikki were very proud of their daughter and wanted to share this nice story. I got to talk to Abbey, a very articulate young lady dedicated to helping animals, last week on the phone . So I wrote about her selfless act for part of today's Happy Wag newspaper column (click right here to read it.)
The Extra section for Mondays is designed on Fridays, and Abbey brought her donation to Angels of Assisi last Friday after we had already proofed the section, so unfortunately I could not include a picture with today's column. I went down there as she and her moms were unloading their car of all the donations Abbey collected from her birthday party guests. As you can see it was a nice haul.
Barbara Mason, director of Angels of Assisi, was there to thank Abbey and tell her how much the dogs and cats at the shelter would appreciate these gifts.
You did a very good thing, Abbey. Thanks to you, and other folks that make donations and all the volunteers who donate their time, homeless pets have that second chance to find forever families.
Abbey, you are awesome!! If all kids (and adults) were as selfless as you our world would be a much better place. I know the animals appreciate your donations. Congratulations to Chanda and Nikki for raising a wonderful girl!
Comment by Kim — August 3, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
abbey is my granddaughter and i am very proud of her. also i am very proud of her 2 mommies. one of her mommies is my daughter. they are wonderful parents, who are doing a terrific job raising there daughter. i couldn't ask for a sweeter granddaughter, who is kind, compassionate, loving, generous and smart. GOD has blessed us all!
thank you
pat hyler
Comment by pat hyler — August 3, 2009 @ 5:43 pm
Great job, Abbey! I know the pets will be very happy!!
Comment by Lisa — August 3, 2009 @ 9:44 pm
Abbey,
The Pennington Family is so proud of you! We hope you will inspire others with your big heart and love for animals! We love you and think you are a special person.
Comment by Kimber — August 5, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
Abbey, I just recently lost my dog in an unfortunate accident. You just made me smile again. After reading your story who knows I just may adopt a pet now. Keep up the good work girl. Abbey
Comment by Janice Waldron — August 6, 2009 @ 1:21 am
What a great kid!!!!
Comment by DIana — August 6, 2009 @ 8:41 am
Your compassion and consideration for others is a wonderful character asset! We're so proud of your 8th birthday wish and so blessed to have such a wonderful daughter. Keep up the good work! We love you- M&M
Comment by Chanda — August 6, 2009 @ 9:40 am
Abigail--Nana & Papa are sooooo proud of you!!! We had a wonderful time at your birthday party--good food, planting flowers & gifts for all the animals in need! I hope your generousity inspires other people to help animals or anyone in need. You've proven it can be done--one 8 yr old girl helping lots of animals! We love you vedy much and will talk with you soon! Love ya miss ya bye--Nana & Papa
Comment by nana & papa — August 7, 2009 @ 8:39 am