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Pam Tharp, Correspondent 11:02 a.m. ET March 11, 2017

Liberty Elementary students raised money to help Adopt-A-Dog.(Photo: Supplied)

LIBERTY, IND. Liberty Elementary Student Council members have displayed their entrepreneurial abilities again, raising $750 to assistAdopt-A-Dog, which helps place abandoned dogs in new homes.

A project of the Union County Foundation and Liberty Elementary School,five local non-profit groups were invited to submit a grant application earlier in the school year. Student councilmembers carefully considered each application, said Danka Klein, the foundations executive director.

The students decided to help the local animal shelter, she said. Over the winter, the students carried out several fundraisers and their hard work truly paid off."

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Their fundraising surpassed their$500 goal, with students collecting$750, Klein said.

Last week, Adopt-A-Dog officials received a check for $1,500, which includes the money raised by the students plus matching funds provided by the foundation, Klein said.

Before Adopt-A-Dog was formed, Union Countys dog warden often had to euthanize stray animals because ofa shortage of new owners. Adopt-A-Dog has expanded its search for dog owners beyond county limits and has volunteers who also work to keep the animals in good conditionto improve the possibility of adoption.

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