It's always difficult for a dog when they find themselves in a shelter and spend a long time there. These long-term visitors to the shelter are often passed over, typically for younger dogs or perhaps dogs that tend to attract more attention.

This sometimes happens at nonprofit organizations, such as the Albuquerque animal shelter.

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Fortunately, they had help from some students at the South Valley, and they had an idea that was sure to get those long-term dogs the attention they needed.

When teachers from the Polk Middle School in Albuquerque's South Valley got together with the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center, something beautiful was sure to happen.

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According to KOB 4, the collaboration started in the autumn semester when pictures and notes were sent about the pets to the local art students. In addition, the writing students in Ms. Arriaga's class also chipped in to help.

Ms. McCrady's art students began by making portraits of the dogs. They then paired up with the writers in the language class to put together the resumes written in the voice of the dogs.

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After finishing, they posted the information inside the dog's kennel so everyone who visited the shelter could see them.

Mr. Beverly’s 7th-grade class took things to another level when they took the information and made up resumes. They tried to list the skills and tricks that made the dogs perfect for the family.

As of May 17, six dogs were adopted.

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