Next generation of animal advocates
11-year old shows you’re never too young to help animals.
By
Kelli Harmon
Melodie Yermish already volunteers with Best Friends in New York, but she wanted to do more. So, she set up a table at a pet supply store and asked customers to donate pet food and supplies. The 11-year-old and her parents delivered the donations to the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in New York City, where she met co-founder Silva Battista and got a behind-the scenes tour. She may not be old enough to drive or vote, but she’s proof that you can make a difference for animals at any age.
