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Young Girl Asks For Donations To Humane Animal Rescue Of Pittsburgh Instead Of Birthday Presents

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A local girl was in a giving mood on her special day.

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh says Astrid asked for donations instead of birthday presents this year. For her special day, everyone came through and donated a large stack of animal food and other necessities.

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh said it let Astrid name two animals as a "present."

A big shout out and a Happy Birthday to Astrid who asked for donations rather than birthday presents! As a present from...

Posted by Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh on Monday, April 5, 2021

"She chose the name CHEWY, and her little brother wanted a cat to be FINN, (which is his name.) We can't think Astrid and her family enough!" Humane Animal Rescue said on Facebook.

Happy birthday, Astrid!

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