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Minju Kang

Minju Kang, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Minju Kang. I am a freshman A&E writer, and I’m really excited to take journalism during my four years of high school. Although I love writing, I am interested in becoming a veterinarian. During my free time, I love to play volleyball and go shopping with my friends. My favorite singers include Jason Mraz, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, and Ed Sheeran. One thing I cannot live without is Youtube (Jacksgap<3). My favorite sport to watch other than volleyball is baseball, and my favorite MLB team is the Dodgers. My biggest pet peeve is when people step on my shoes.

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Her room also contains her more recent awards, such as the MVP award for her high school season and MVP at the So-Cal Kick Off.

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One shelf of trophies in Annie’s room displays her early passion and talent in her sport.

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Annie’s brother helps motivate her to achieve her dream by hanging this on her wall.

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After a successful orientation day at the animal sanctuary, the B.A.R.K. members head back home. The dogs are left joyful and awaiting for their next visit.

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Usually, it is uncommon for The Brittany Foundation to host young dogs, but Sophie is a sweet exception. This eight-month-old is overfilled with energy and loves to play fetch and tug-of-war.

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Precious is another adoptable furry friend at the Brittany Foundation. After being rescued, she has been through Jenny Craig multiple times to control her fluctuating weight.

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Meet MJ, who shares a heart-breaking past. She was hit by a car and her owners did not take her to the vet or give her any care. She is now left with a dysfunctional spine and hind legs. MJ is only two years old, yet she will live the rest of her life struggling to walk. The B.A.R.K. members were especially touched by this energetic and overly-loving dog, and has planned to fundraise for her recovery during the first week of December.

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Also, the Brittany Foundation specializes in rescuing abused or disabled animals. Here is J-Lo, who was found with an engraved line across her lower back. Nancy speculates the scar to be from the previous owner’s abuse, cutting a wire into her skin. J-Lo will not be able to regrow fur in the scarred area. However, her scar doesn’t stop her from being a total sweetheart.

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The animal sanctuary truly changes these furry friends lives. Kloee was abused by previous owners, but now is a one happy gal.

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After finishing their tasks, the volunteers spend the rest of their time at the shelter playing with the dogs.

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Siblings Lucy and Desi eagerly waiting for their turn to get walked.

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Walking the dogs is crucial because exercise lessens stress levels.

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When refilling the water bowls, volunteers must scrub the sides in case of growing algae.

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Meanwhile, in the small dog area, the other three members are cleaning out kennels. A great thing about the Brittany Foundation is how the dogs live in a spacious area. The dogs’ kennels are huge; each kennel hosts two dogs, and includes a dog-gloo, at least two beds (sometimes even old couches), and many donated toys. Nancy usually opens up the kennels so that the animals can hang around outside in the enclosed area.

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Member Emily Robles picking up dog feces, a job that is not-so-much-fun but must be done.

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From here, the members split up. Three members stay with the large dogs and take them on long walks and clean their roaming area.

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The volunteers move on to see the larger dogs. The Brittany Foundation hosts around 12 large dogs, including pitbulls, which in society’s standards, are viewed as monsters.

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In the back of one section of the shelter, there are around eight small and medium-sized dogs walking around in a gated area. They have fear in their eyes as humans approach them. These animals are “feriles,” as Nancy calls them. Nancy rescued these animals after hearing that they were hoarded with 200 other dogs in a lady’s apartment in Baldwin Park. Having socialization with only dogs, the “feriles” avoid the volunteers. Some have greatly improved in interacting with humans since their transfer to the Brittany Foundation.

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B.A.R.K. (Benefit All Rejected K-9s) is a club on campus designed to help neighboring shelters with fundraisers and volunteering service. The members of West Ranch club, B.A.R.K. are greeted by Nancy Anderson, owner of The Brittany Foundation. She takes the girls on a tour, introduces all the animals, and demonstrates how to properly clean out the kennels.

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A cloudy morning of Oct. 17, perfect for a day of volunteering outdoors. After a 40-minute drive up to Agua Dulce, the students finally arrive at the Brittany Foundation, a privately-owned and “no-kill” animal sanctuary.

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Volunteer Tessa Dubay is helping with building decorations for Easter. (Photos of volunteers working with the senior residents were not allowed).

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