Proving it’s never too soon to start helping animals, the students at Rowayton Elementary School in Norwalk, Connecticut made a major contribution for pets this year. At the beginning of December, the children began collecting money for the Pet Animal Welfare Society, a local shelter. By the end of the month, they had raised $1,200 to help the shelter provide food and medical care for the animals it houses.

Three years ago, Rowayton teachers Kathleen Hellrigel and Maura Fried started the Pennies for PAWS fundraiser at their school. The teachers say they are always impressed by how enthusiastic students are about the program and how much the kids care. This year, they set a goal to collect $1,000 and were amazed that, especially in the current financial climate, their students were able to not only meet, but exceed this goal. Their success just goes to show what big hearts these little children have when it comes to pets.

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