Massapequa High School’s Dog Rescue Club supported three local animal organizations with significant monetary donations. The group held a check presentation ceremony afterschool on June 11.
The donations totaled more than $4,000, with Last Hope Animal Rescue, Paws of War and Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue Inc. each receiving a check for $1,450. The Dog Rescue Club held several fundraisers throughout the year including monthly bake sales, online T-shirt sales and a walk-a-thon.
Representatives from each of the organizations were on hand to accept the donations along with students from the Dog Rescue Club and co-adviser Christina Sabbiondo. Paws of War pairs veterans with service dogs, while Last Hope Animal Rescue and Pawsitive Possibilities facilitate animal adoptions. Many students in the club volunteer with these organizations.
Providing financial support to nonprofit animal organizations is the Dog Rescue Club’s major initiative each year, but it also holds other events such as puppy yoga and a pet adoption fair. Club President Charlotte Focarazzo said it is rewarding to help these organizations, which rely on donations to fulfill their missions.
“Everyone in the club definitely contributed a lot and worked hard,” she said. “The organizations and shelters make the most of any donations that they get.”