Long Meadow Elementary Students Raise Money for Animals for Life

From Region 15: Long Meadow Elementary School (LMES) recently held their 13th annual “Teacher’s Pet” Contest, raising $561 for Animals for Life. In addition, a cart full of pet food, toys and treats were collected for the Meriden Humane Society and also for Brass City Rescue Alliance (BCRA), which has a shelter at the Middlebury Transfer Station.

The contest, organized by Carol Walsh, LMES Clerk Typist, has raised money for Animals for Life every year since 2005. To date the school has raised a total of $7067.

Staff members paid $5.00 to enter pictures of their pets, and students and staff then filled out a ballot for 50 cents and voted for their favorite pet in each of five categories: Cutest, Best Outfit, Funniest Expression, Best Smile, and Prettiest Kitty.

Photo courtesy of Region 15 ((2017 LMES Pet Contest) (L-R): Rich Walsh with his dog, “Leo”, a rescue from Brass City Rescue, Carol Walsh, LMES Clerk Typist and LMES Pet Contest organizer, Louann Hart and “Lola” of the Meriden Humane Society, Tracy Wrigley, a volunteer with Animals for Life, Sonia LeFrancois, President of Animals for Life, and Vanessa Wrigley, volunteer with Animals for Life receive money and supplies raised from the 13th annual Pet Contest at Long Meadow Elementary School on Friday, April 28th. Students and staff recently participated in the 13th annual Pet Contest at LMES, raising money for Animals for Life and supplies for the Meriden Humane Society and Brass City Rescue Alliance, which has a shelter at the Middlebury Transfer Station.)