From staff reports
HELPING THE ANIMALS — Stanton Elementary fifth-grade student Mayelee Rawson’s love for animals led her to hold a pet drive at her school to benefit animals sent to the Jefferson County Humane Society amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, dogs and cats staying at the site have new toys, fresh food and other items.
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HAMMONDSVILLE — Stanton Elementary fifth-grader Mayelee Rawson has always had a heart for animals, and the impact of COVID-19 prompted her to help those in the shelter.
The daughter of James and Katie Rawson of Toronto spearheaded a pet drive at her school and gathered food, toys and other items to benefit the Jefferson County Humane Society.