Animals at the Seattle Human Society (SHS) are wagging their tails in joy now that they have hundreds of pounds of food waiting for them. Environmental & Adventure School (EAS) eighth grader Marknisha Hervol coordinated a pet food drive for the shelter as an opportunity to volunteer in the community. Her goal was to collect more than 500 pounds and by the time she donated the food on March 26, she had reached 563.5 pounds. Marknisha collected 463.5 pounds from her drive at EAS and an additional 100 pounds from the community. 

“I'm very passionate about animals,” Marknisha said. “Seattle Humane [Society] has been a really cool opportunity because you can interact with the animals while you're learning about them.” 

Marknisha completed the SHS Humane Teen Club program, which will allow her to volunteer weekly at the shelter. She says that SHS provides instruction on a wide range of topics from animal welfare and even public speaking. Marknisha will put her new knowledge to the test when she gives a final presentation about her drive to SHS.