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Virginia shelter uses 12-year-old's picture book to boost pet adoptions

A Virginia animal shelter is using a free picture book created by a 12-year-old to help get animals adopted, benefiting kids and pets alike.

Oct 16, 2026, 12:45 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Good News Editor) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: JJonahJackalope / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Several news outlets including Atlanta News First, WBTV, and NBC12 reported on a Virginia animal shelter's innovative approach to increasing pet adoptions.

The shelter's unique method involves a free picture book created by a 12-year-old, which serves as a 'secret weapon' in helping animals find homes.

This initiative not only aids in animal adoptions but also positively impacts children, creating a mutually beneficial effect.

The story was highlighted as part of The Good Side, a series dedicated to uplifting and empowering stories from across America, according to multiple sources.

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