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Iowa 5-year-old raises $5,000 to cover dog adoption fees before Christmas
Tucker Bell raised $5,000 by selling treats to cover all dog adoption fees at Marion County Humane Society, inspired by dogs waiting months for homes.
- A central Iowa boy, Tucker Bell, raised $5,000 to waive adoption fees for all dogs at the Marion County Humane Society before Christmas.
- Seeing long-staying dogs spend months or years in kennels inspired Tucker Bell, whose family regularly volunteers walking and socializing shelter dogs at Marion County Humane Society.
- Since Thanksgiving, Tucker raised funds by selling hot chocolate and his mother's homemade treats, and Leslie Vanderlinden, president of the Marion County Humane Society, said it was his idea.
- The shelter will keep regular hours but close on Christmas, and Tucker Bell hopes families will visit, consider adoption, and meet prospective adopters at the Marion County Humane Society.
- Local media reported that KCCI covered the story, and Marion County Humane Society officials say the effort could encourage adoptions and give long-waiting dogs second chances.
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