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 Norah's mom, Ashley, helped the five-year-old make
her lemonade. Norah's stand was made by her father and it has been
used on other occasions as well to raise funds that have gone into
her piggy bank.
The past weekend was a huge success and Ashley noticed Norah's bank
was getting pretty full. She suggested to Norah maybe it was time to
count how much money was in it.
Well, all those lemonade sales added up and there was $185.
Norah says she would like to be a dog trainer and a cat trainer when
she grows up.
Asked what she wanted to do with the funds, Norah
wanted to help kitties and dogs that need it. The family contacted
the Humane Society of Logan County and asked what their needs were.
Both mom and dad work for the Mount Pulaski School District, Ashley
as a preschool teacher and Troy teaches shop at the high school.
This week they are on half-days due to the heat.
On Tuesday the family made a trip to Wal-Mart and
filled a basket. Norah and her little sister Morgan chose all sorts
of good things for both the cats and dogs - food, treats and even
toys, and some supplies for the shelter.
Wednesday was the big day. Following a special lunch
out, the family headed to the Humane Society in Lincoln with their
abundant delivery.
Once all the goods were brought in from car, the
girls were eager to see the pets.
First was a trip back to the dog kennels where the big dogs are
kept. It was so loud with happy, attention getting barking, Norah
covered her ears.
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Then every pet room window was peered into. A pair of
leaping young dogs made the girls giggle each time their heads
popped up in the window.
More time was spent with the quieter more laidback
kitties. Norah and Morgan enjoyed stroking their soft fur, talking
to the cats and kittens, and seeing them play.
Morgan had carried a bag of treats in, held on to it the whole time
and really wanted to open it to give some out. She was a good girl
and listened to her mom that it was better to let the shelter decide
when to give the treats.
The family has one six-year-old dog at home and Norah
would like a kitty one day. It is easy to see that with such a kind
heart and clear resolve at the tender age of five, Norah will make a
great trainer and more, even before she grows up.
[Jan Youngquist]
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