She is only 13 years old, but she is already making a name for herself thanks to an approach that says a lot about her sensitivity to the animal cause and her altruism. Valentine Rousselet did not want the animals in a Burgundian shelter to be forgotten during the end-of-year celebrations. She decided to visit them during the weekend before Christmas to give them presents, reported Progress.
On Sunday December 22, 2024, this resident of Saint-Amour in the Jura, in fact, went to the SPA of Beaurepaire-en-Bressein the neighboring department of Saône-et-Loire. A journey of around thirty kilometers that she made with her mother, Marie Rousseletwho is very proud of her initiative.
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Valentine Rousselet East ” very attached to the animal cause », explains his mother to Progress. She adds that her daughter had been thinking about this project for several months and that she had financed the gifts with the money earned “ looking after dogs ».
« Her decision didn’t really surprise us, we know that she has very good values », continues Marie Rousselet.
-“There is no reason why they should not be entitled to something for Christmas”
Being part of the SPA youth club, the child wanted to give each cat and dog their surprise in clean paws. Shadowhis favorite in a way, even received his in special packaging.
« There’s no reason why they shouldn’t get something for Christmas. », that Valentine Rousselet. Words that make his approach even more noble.
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A kindness that touched everyone at the shelter, starting with the manager Stéphanie Delauney who took the opportunity to reiterate its call for solidarity for the benefit of the reception structure and specify the needs. “ We are looking for chewing treats like ox ears, hooves, deer antlers or Kong toys where you can put food inside “, she clarified.
