By MELISSA MEEHAN
EMERALD’S Emily Williams has made at least two furry friends from her time at Forever Friends in Macclesfield.
Her affinity with animals is obvious as soon as you meet her and two rescue dogs Paddy and Bridie.
As part of ECHO’s youth mentoring program, Emily decided she wanted to do something with animals, and ever since has been lending a helping hand to Saskia Adams and her team at Forever Friends.
The Emerald Secondary College student clearly has an affection for animals, with her mum Sharon recalling how her daughter often, even at just three years of age, wanting to help animals big and small.
“We are a group of volunteers that rescue dogs from being euthanised and re-home them,” Ms Adams said.
“Last year alone, we saved between 200 and 300 cats and dogs, kittens, and even some guinea pigs by rehabilitating them and finding them a forever home.”
All done without funding, Forever Friends relies on donations and fund-raising, so were rapt when Emily wanted to help.
“We’re going to hold a fund-raiser on 26 October,” Emily said.
“At the Wetlands Mini Golf from 10.30am onwards.”
Those who can attend will be able to play a game for $25 a person, or $80 for a family – all money raised will go to Forever Friends.
Bookings are essential, www.trybooking.com/107060.
