The Pixie Project

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We could say that many people love animals, but there are many reasons that people let go of their pets. It could be that they wanted to, or that they doesn’t want, those pets will ended up homeless, or will be put in the animal shelters. Animal shelters are needed in our society, to keep our society healthy, and to make everybody happy including animals. The Pixie Project is a non-profit animal shelter organization that help both animals and the owners to find the perfect match for each other. It is located in Portland, Oregon. The main goal is to ensure that our society is a clean and healthy place, and to bring more supporters to the organization. Anna Rogers, the Development Assistant at The Pixie Project, says, “My goals/ a main function

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