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rooklyn Howells is a sophomore at Islands High School (IHS) after being selected to join the school’s veterinary (vet) program. She has adored animals as long as she can remember. “I’ve wanted to be a veterinarian since I was four years old,” she says. Polish’s Pail Brooklyn’s favorite animal of all is her 12-year-old German shepherd who she lovingly named Polish. Polish has been a real inspiration in Brooklyn’s life for a long time. Brooklyn even began a new business in recognition of Polish, naming her brand Polish’s Pail on behalf of her lovable pooch. Under the brand, Brooklyn plans to kick off her new petsitting business, where she aspires to do a lot of good for a lot of fur babies. She is looking forward to formally announcing that big news during her upcoming Sweet 16th Birthday Celebration. Brooklyn is confident that Polish’s Pail can be a viable forerunner to her veterinary clinic, which she plans to open after attaining her degree in veterinary science.
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I’ve always wanted to give back to what I love, and I felt the need to help the Humane Society.
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A Heart to Give Like many young ladies, Brooklyn has been looking forward to her 16th birthday for quite some time. However, she is not anxious about the notoriety or glamorous gifts that often come with it; instead, she is excited to be the one who will be doing the gifting. “Giving back is one of my favorite things to do for my birthday. Yes, the party, the glitz and the glam is fun, but I can truly say that I enjoy giving back,” she asserts. Brooklyn’s 16th birthday celebration will continue the beautiful legacy of giving that she began years ago. Instead of receiving personal or monetary gifts for her big day, the future veterinarian is asking all family, friends and attendees to donate gifts or treats to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah (HSGS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that “aims to rescue animals, provide animal 40
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BROOKLYN HOWELLS A Legacy of Love, Giving & Service Story by Katrice Williams | Photography by Leidi Lester
