A Science Teacher’s Passion for Helping Animals

Story by Malaykah Mbeche – Staff Reporter

   KC Pet Project provides services such as adoption, foster care, and lost and found pet support.

   “This non-profit organization is the city shelter for Kansas City,” Jennifer Belmore, chemistry teacher, said.

    She tries to make a difference one pet at a time.

   “I adopted my first dog from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah 12 years ago. When I returned to Kansas City, I wanted to give back to my community by helping our local homeless animals,” Belmore said.

   She has worked with KC Pet Project for 10 years.

   “I am currently fostering my 50th foster dog. Her name is Ms. Bowen, and she is an 11.5-year-old pitbull,” Belmore said.

   She has a dog of her own that she adores as well.

   “Zef, 13-year-old pitbull, adopted from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, Utah,” Belmore said.

   She has a certain compassion when it comes to the animals.

   “Animal shelters and rescues are in crisis with the number of animals needing assistance, and need all of the volunteers they can get,” Belmore said.

   If you are interested in making this difference, the places to start are https://kcpetproject.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/ and kcpetproject.org

 

 

 

 

 

Photo courtesy of Ms. Belmore