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Caring Kids Nominations for 2008
A Golden Paw is awarded here to kids that have worked or raised money to help shelter animals. If you wish to nominate an individual or group, email us with your nomination.
Sami & Abbi Almer, Cristopher Fojtik, Jake & John Voltarel
The shelter received a Christmas present from these caring kids: $50, plus food and supplies. Thank you for thinking about the animals this holiday season.
nominated 12/24/08 by Janine Carter
Girl Scout Troup 101
These girl scouts donated food, toys, collars and money to the shelter. A Golden Paw for each of you!
nominated 12/24/08 by Janine Carter
Kristyn Krueger
Kristyn deserves a Golden Paw for her donation to help the animals. We appreciate your generosity.
nominated 12/21/08 by Janine Carter
Matt, Samantha and Ryan Gray
Matt, Samantha and Ryan brought in treats and food for the animals. Here's a Golden Paw for each of you!
nominated 12/19/08 by Janine Carter
Brigette Rubas' class
These students donated food and various items for the animals and made a monetary donation. Golden Paws are awarded to: Allison Stroobosscher, Dane Swartz, Trevor Ward, Cameron Weldon, Grace Stepanek, Joey Barry, Erica Lysaught, Sarah Crabbe, Barbara Mics Mischeck. Thanks!
nominated 12/19/08 by Janine Carter
Natalie Walrath
Natalie raised $100 for the shelter animals by walking dogs. Natalie deserves a Golden Paw for her efforts.
nominated 12/19/08 by Janine Carter
Reavis High School
Golden Paws are awarded to the students at Reavis High School for their generous donation. Thanks to all of you, the animals will be warm and safe this winter.
nominated 12/15/08 by Janine Carter
Matt, Samantha and Ryan Gray
Matt, Samantha and Ryan asked that instead of Christmas presents, they want the money donated to TLC. They know the true meaning of Christmas.
nominated 12/15/08 by Janine Carter
Kathleen Melei and Keith Clark
Kathleen and Keith made keychains for their school project and sold them in order to raise money to help the shelter. Two Golden Paws are awarded to these great kids!
nominated 12/15/08 by Janine Carter
Emily and Marybeth
Emily and Marybeth go to St. Dennis School in Lockport. As a school project, the girls held a donation drive for TLC. They raised $125.00 and brought in food and supplies for the animals. They deserve a Golden Paw for sure : )
nominated 12/9/08 by Janine Carter
Emma Bozue
For her birthday, Emma asked for money and things for the animals instead of birthday gifts for herself. Emma has a big heart, and deserves a Golden Paw.
nominated 11/19/08 by Janine Carter
Interact Club at Lockport High School
The Interact Club at Lockport High School helped TLC in several ways: They stood in front of Jewel collecting money, they raised funds at school, and they also made bakery for the craft show. These nice kids deserve Golden Paws!
nominated 11/19/08 by Janine Carter
Kristy
Kristy donated money from her own allowance. The animals say thank you, and here's your Golden Paw.
nominated 11/7/08 by Janine Carter
Samantha Keating
Samantha, 10 years old, brought cat food and a donation to help the animals. Here's your Golden Paw, Samantha!
nominated 11/7/08 by Janine Carter
Katie Ryan & Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Students
Thanks to the thoughtfulness and generosity of students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School, the residents of Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter in Homer Glen are going to be a little warmer this winter. Seventh-grader Katie Ryan, a member of the CJB Student Council, spearheaded a fundraiser earlier in October to help defray TLC’s winter heating bills. Ryan, a resident of Homer Glen, wanted to do something to celebrate her own love of animals as well as the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
In addition to raising funds for TLC, the CJB Student Council placed collection bins in every classroom in the school. Flyers were sent home to all CJB families with a “wish list” provided by the shelter. There was an overwhelming response from the students, who donated $481 in addition to many animal supplies, including dog and cat food, treats, pet carriers and toys.
nominated 10/27/08 by Janine Carter
Lincolnway Central High School
The students at Lincolnway held a "Kiss a Pig" contest and raised over $90 for the animals at TLC. Here's Samantha Cochrane handing over the check to Shelter Coordinator Janine Carter. Golden Paws to everyone!
nominated 10/24/08 by Janine Carter
Anna Pignone
Anna set up a lemonade stand and raised money for TLC by selling delicious drinks. Anna deserves a Golden Paw for all her hard work.
nominated 10/10/08 by Janine Carter
Kristy Durkin
Kristy has earned a Golden Paw for her donation to the Shelter. Thanks, Kristy!
nominated 10/10/08 by Janine Carter
Christina & Elise Jazdzewski
For their birthday, these 11 year old girls asked for donations to TLC instead of gifts for themselves. They brought in food, toys & more, along with birthday money. Christina & Elise are awarded a Golden Paw.
nominated 10/10/08 by Janine Carter
Elayne Nickolaou
Elayne donated some of her own money to help the animals at TLC. She deserves a Golden Paw for her generosity.
nominated 10/3/08 by Janine Carter
Briana, Nicolina and Tommy Hoydn
Golden Paws are awarded to Briana, Nicolina and Tommy. Their mom wrote: "The Hoydn�s spent September 19, 2008, selling M&M�s and bottled water to benefit TLC Animal Shelter. They raised a total of $28.00. It�s nice to be important, but it�s more important to be nice.Thank you TLC for your never-ending kindness."
nominated 9/20/08 by Janine Carter
Gianna & Lorenzo Ordaz
Golden Paws are awarded to Gianna & Lorenzo. Their mom wrote: "They turned in their lemonade stand money they raised over the summer for TLC today. They are very excited to have raised money for the shelter where we got our best friend Samson (formerly Amadeaus) from. He means they world to them and show him how much they love him by helping raise money so more people can have animals. Thank you so much!"
nominated 8/20/08 by Janine Carter
Briand & Eric Maty
Golden Paws are awarded to these kids for donating money to help the shelter animals.
nominated 8/20/08 by Janine Carter
Marissa Schmidt
Marissa deserves a golden paw. She is 8 years sold and had a lemonade stand to raise money for the animals at TLC. Thanks, Marissa!
nominated 8/20/08 by Janine Carter
Cassidy & Tori Tiheri
These kids did chores around the house to raise money for the Shelter. They brought in lots of toys, leashes and brushes. A Golden Paw is awarded for their efforts.
nominated 8/8/08 by Janine Carter
Jessi Wernsman & Nicolette Mavrinac
Jessi & Nicolette, both 11 years old and from Lockport, are awarded Golden Paws for their efforts to help the animals at TLC.
nominated 8/8/08 by Janine Carter
Emma & Abby O'Hagan
Each year these sisters have a combined birthday party. This year they decided that instead of presents, they wanted donations to animal shelters, including TLC. Emma & Abby are awarded Golden Paws for bringing in food, treats, cat & dog toys & birthday money.
nominated 8/2/08 by Janine CarterAmy Benes
A Golden Paw is awarded to Amy for donating her birthday money to help the animals. What a sweet girl!
nominated 7/29/08 by Janine Carter
Allie & Emily Kirkolis, Ally & Paige Gawrys
A Golden Paw is awarded to these kids for selling lemonade on a hot day and raising $26.00. Big wet doggy kisses to each of you :)
nominated 7/24/08 by Webmistress
Abriella, Daria & Luci Caravette
Golden Paw Awards go to these girls for setting up a lemonade stand. They raised $42.70 for the animals. Thanks, girls!
nominated 7/17/08 by Janine Carter
Sarah DeWolf, Megan, Annie & Nora Mokate
A Golden Paw is awarded to these great kids. They raised money for TLC by doing chores. Thanks for all your hard work!
nominated 7/17/08 by Janine Carter
Troop 265
A Golden Paw is awarded to all of these wonderful kids for donating supplies including dry & canned food, treats, toys, collars & leashes.
nominated 7/17/08 by Janine Carter
Melissa O'Meara & Lana Jamal
Melissa & Lana went door to door in their neighborhood, asking for donations for the animals. A Golden Paw is awarded to both of you, and thank you :)
nominated 7/17/08 by Janine Carter
Sean & Rachel
Here is a Golden Paw for each of you. Thanks for caring about the animals!
nominated 6/27/08 by Janine Carter
Katie Sprengal
Katie brought in an envelope with $10.00 in it to sponsor Ebony (a black lab) for heartworm treatment. She wrote.. "I am making a donation of $10.00 toward her medical care. I hope she can be cured." She will be, thanks to caring kids like you.
nominated 6/18/08 by Janine Carter
Animal Lovers Club
The Animal lovers Club of Joliet Central High School held several fund raisers and collected over $300. They wrote, "We know the amount is not huge, but we also know that every bit counts, especially in these times. We need our furry friends as much as they need us." Golden Paws are awarded to all of you.
nominated 6/13/08 by Janine Carter
Margo Saucedo & Taylor Toth
Margo & Taylor had a birthday party and raised $22.48 for TLC. A Golden Paw goes to each of you for helping the animals.
nominated 6/13/08 by Janine Carter
Cassandra Stec
Cassandra worked very hard making and selling crochet necklaces to raise money for the animals. Thank you, Cassandra :)
nominated 6/13/08 by Janine Carter
Julie Mathias
12 year old Julie donated food and toys to the shelter. She purchased them with money she saved from her allowance. Here's a Golden Paw for Julie.
nominated 6/6/08 by Janine Carter
Political Youth Action Committee
Golden Paw Awards go to the Political Youth Action Committee for the tag day they held for TLC raising $500.00 and for all the food and supplies they donated. This is a great group!
nominated 6/6/08 by Janine Carter
Children at the First United Methodist Church in Lockport
A Golden Paw is awarded to all of these wonderful kids for donating $125.00 they raised and also for all the supplies they donated.
nominated 6/2/08 by Janine Carter
Billy Bozue
Six year old Billy emptied his piggy bank and wanted to use his money to help the animals. Billy deserves a Golden Paw for being so generous.
nominated 5/24/08 by Janine Carter
Skyler Ketchum
I nominate my granddaughter Skyler Ketchum, age 9, for making cheese sandwiches and selling them door to door in her neighborhood to collect $30 for the dog shelter. Her mother sent in the money as well as a paper she wrote for school entitled "If I were President." Her essay stressed that if she were president everyone would have a pet and that "if they didn't she and her secret service would go out at night and bring pets to people who didn't have any."
nominated 5/22/08 by her grandmother
Sarah Karwoski
Sarah set up a booth at the DPPS, Inc Dental Convention. Gift cards were donated by Dental Personnel Placement Service, Inc and placed in a locked treasure chest. Dental professionals would pick a key to open the treasure chest that contained the gift cards. You are a treasure, Sarah, thanks!
nominated 5/10/08 by Janine Carter
High Point School
The great kids at High Point School in Orland Park made paws and sold them to raise money for the Shelter. They donated over $1000! Wow!! Golden Paws for all of you :)
nominated 5/10/08 by Janine Carter
Marissa Schmidt, Natalie Gomez, Kayla & John Kalcsits
These 4 young children set up a lemonade stand. They worked hard selling their lemonade, and unanimously decided they wanted to donate the funds to TLC Animal Shelter. We appreciate your hard work & kindness, and you each are awarded a Golden Paw.
nominated 4/25/08 by Janine Carter
Devin Sirotkin
A Golden Paw is awarded to Devin Sirotkin for the paper towels, toys and cleaners he donated. Thanks Devin, for all your help!
nominated 4/12/08 by Janine Carter
Shepherd of the Hill Preschool
The children at Shepherd of the Hill Preschool in Lockport held a "Penny Drive". They collected lots of pennies and donated them to the Shelter. We award each of you a Golden Paw for your efforts.
nominated 4/6/08 by Janine Carter
Student Council Ecology Club
The members of the Student Council Ecology Club at SS.Cyril & Methodius School in Lemont held a Dress Down Day. They collected $740.00 in donations for the animals at TLC. Wow!! Golden Paws for all of you :)
nominated 3/27/08 by Janine Carter
Aaron and Sam Saldana
A Golden Paw goes to Aaron and Sam Saldana for their donation. Thank you both for helping the animals at TLC.
nominated 3/2/08 by Janine Carter
Kassidy Prebstle
Kassidy recently celebrated her birthday, and instead of gifts she asked for things for the animals at TLC. Way to go, Kassidy!
nominated 2/22/08 by Janine Carter
Natalie Krajewski
Natalie deserves a Golden Paw for donating her allowance to sponsor Frankie, a border collie mix that needed heartworm treatment. Frankie is feeling much better, thanks to you!
nominated 1/26/08 by Janine Carter
Reilly & McKenna Revord
For their birthdays, Reilly (8 years) & McKenna (6 years) requested donations for the shelter in lieu of gifts for themselves. They donated $205.00, and asked that the money go toward the Bertha Fund to help sick and injured animals. Golden Paws go to these great kids.
nominated 1/25/08 by Janine Carter
Gloria Leggero
Here is a Golden Paw for Gloria, a member of Girl Scout Troop #63 in Manhattan. The animals appreciate your kindness.
nominated 1/25/08 by Janine Carter
Heather
Here is a Golden Paw for Heather, a member of Girl Scout Troop #63 in Manhattan. Thanks for your donation :)
nominated 1/25/08 by Janine Carter
Mary Gresla
For her birthday, Mary asked for donations to TLC. The donations totaled $200! Thank you Mary, and here is your Golden Paw.
nominated 1/18/08 by Janine Carter
St. Jude School
The wonderful students of St. Jude School are awarded a Golden Paw for their donations to help the animals at the Shelter.
nominated 1/18/08 by Janine Carter
Quincy Bloem
A Golden Paw is awarded to Quincy for helping the animals at TLC.
nominated 1/4/08 by Janine Carter
Annie, Meghan & Nora
A Golden Paw is awarded to Annie, Meghan (twins both 10 years old) and Nora (13 years old) for donating their allowance to help the animals.
nominated 1/4/08 by Janine Carter