Animal Advocates: Working to help the animals of our World
There are many teen activists working on the cause of animal abandonment. These animal activists are reaching out to help the species we share the earth with that do not have a voice. A few such activists are Faye Carey and Bianca V.
Faye Carey was just a regular high school girl until she went to a week of work experience with Animal Control in November 2012. When the week ended, she didn’t stop. She now volunteers regularly with Animal Control, giving animals without loving homes another chance. But she faced a few problems along the way. For example, how was she going to advertise lovable animals waiting for a home? But she didn’t let that stop her. So she started a Facebook page called Animal Re-home Waikato (her home in Auckland, New Zealand) where she posts new pictures of available dogs every week. Faye is very dedicated to the work she does, and has said, “It can be stressful trying to juggle, because we've got animals at home and schoolwork and chores and everything else. But I think it's easy for me to do my work, because I'm quite dedicated to the puppies and dogs.” It’s no surprise that Animal Control officer Vaughan Oliver says this about Faye and her work, “We're just quite lucky and blessed to have Faye.” Faye has managed to rehome dozens of dogs through her work.
Faye Carey was just a regular high school girl until she went to a week of work experience with Animal Control in November 2012. When the week ended, she didn’t stop. She now volunteers regularly with Animal Control, giving animals without loving homes another chance. But she faced a few problems along the way. For example, how was she going to advertise lovable animals waiting for a home? But she didn’t let that stop her. So she started a Facebook page called Animal Re-home Waikato (her home in Auckland, New Zealand) where she posts new pictures of available dogs every week. Faye is very dedicated to the work she does, and has said, “It can be stressful trying to juggle, because we've got animals at home and schoolwork and chores and everything else. But I think it's easy for me to do my work, because I'm quite dedicated to the puppies and dogs.” It’s no surprise that Animal Control officer Vaughan Oliver says this about Faye and her work, “We're just quite lucky and blessed to have Faye.” Faye has managed to rehome dozens of dogs through her work.
Bianca V. is another animal advocate working to improve the lives of abandoned animals. When she was 14 years old, she was part of a YEA (Youth Empowered Action) camp. When it was over, she began a club at her school called Hearts for Animals. They regularly participate in many events for the benefit of animals, from beach cleanups to volunteering at animal shelters to going and helping out with other animal organizations. Bianca has been a great inspiration to herself and others, saying, “I really think we [Hearts for Animals] are making an impact in our community! I have learned SO MUCH from this experience and even though next year will be my last year with the club, I believe that Hearts for Animals will continue to run at our school and do even bigger and better things, truly leaving a legacy.” Whether Hearts for Animals leaves a legacy or not, Bianca surely has.
Bianca and Faye are both great examples of teens making a difference for both animals and people around them. The world is a better place because of them.
Bianca and Faye are both great examples of teens making a difference for both animals and people around them. The world is a better place because of them.