Whiz Kid: Jacob Donaldson, 9
School: Tomek-Eastern Elementary
Accomplishment: Saved a homeless dog from being put to sleep by giving him a home.
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Key to Awesomeness: Jacob's love of animals is what drives him. He cares so much that he spends hours in the woods on the lookout for animals that might need help. But he knows when not to approach the animal when it is potentially dangerous.
“I found a dog who was really big and he was baring his teeth at me so I just went home and called the police," he said.
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He is volunteering for on the weekends so he can continue to learn about how to work with animals so he can help them. Curiosity, compassion and caring balanced with a keen sense of danger makes Jacob a Whiz Kid and hero to animals everywhere!
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