HOW ONE MINNESOTA TEEN IS HELPING DISABLED ANIMALS
Organizations that help disabled cats and dogs are few and far between. In addition, operations and treatments for any animal can be expensive. A girl from Minnesota saw these obstacles and found a way she can help disabled animals all around the country. Two years ago, 16-year-old Shaine Kilyun began watching YouTube videos that taught her how to make wheelchairs for disabled cats and dogs. From there, she proceeded through the usual trial and error until she created a design she knewworked the best. Kilyun does not charge for labor when creating her wheelchairs. Instead, she only charges her clients the cost of materials. This saves her clients over $700 on average when comparing it to what they would pay from a different organization. There doesn’t seem to be a limit with Kilyun’s designs. She has created front-support, full- support, and back-support models that fit each animal’s needs. She has made wheelchairs for a
MUNCHIES WITH MOLLY Meet our new rescue pup, Molly! Yes, I had to turn in my man card when Amy insisted we get her. CELTIC YULE CUPCAKES Inspired by RecipesForAPaganSoul.weebly.com When discussing the project with Fox 9 in Minneapolis, Kilyun stated, “I just love animals, and I wanted to make a difference somehow. I’ve saved a few lives, and I hope to save more.” Kilyun continues to work hard, and she does not plan on slowing down any time soon. If you’re interested in checking out her designs or need a wheelchair for your furry friend, you can check out Kilyun’s projects on Instagram: @wheelies_dogandcat_wheelchairs. Chihuahua, Great Dane, cats, and even a one- of-a-kind mobility aid for a hedgehog. She plans to create a device to help ducks next. Kilyun is not just helping people with the ability to pay for her services; she has contacted animal shelters, offering her expertise to help even more animals live comfortably. Many people would avoid adopting disabled dogs, but with Kilyun’s creations, the animals become more appealing — and she is giving each of these shelter animals a chance at a happy life.
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INGREDIENTS
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2 eggs
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3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup butter
1 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract Orange zest, to taste
1 1/3 cups raisins 2 tbsp hot water
2/3 cup sugar 1 1/4 cups flour
2 cups powdered sugar
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. 2. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, butter, vanilla, orange zest, and sugar. 3. Add the flour and baking powder, then fold in the milk and raisins. 4. Grease a cupcake tin before pouring the batter into it. 5. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through. Let cool. 6. In a small bowl, blend the hot water and powdered sugar to create the icing. 7. Ice your cupcakes and serve!
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