Toowoomba Hub: Toowoomba dogs have day out with new kennels

NEW HOME: Centenary Heights year 10 construction students (from left) Nathan Bizzell, Jack Austin, Mitchell Peckham, Kaleb Genrich, Andrew Lacey, Will Fitzpatrick and Connor Hills with RSPCA’s Gabi Crispin and Luna. Rachael Murray

A HIGH-SCHOOL project has come in handy for Toowoomba's struggling four-legged friends.

The Centenary Heights State High School year 10 construction students have built dog kennels - one to suit every shape and size - for their semester project.

The kennels will be donated to RSPCA Toowoomba.

Student Jack Austin said they made the kennels from scratch, working in teams.

Their teachers Jamie Hunt and Mike Hetherington were proud of what the students had accomplished and said having a good cause as the goal was a great motivator.

"This is a taster program to help students decide if they want to take on construction in senior," Mr Hunt said.

"Knowing what the project was for (the RSPCA) helped them keep that quality of work and got the kids thinking about a good cause.

"They've been keen knowing the RSPCA was involved and jumped on the idea from the start."

RSPCA's Gabi Crispin and her dog Luna were equally excited about the kennels, particularly as the organisation is at a point where it needs all the help it can get.

As Luna tested out the doggy homes, Ms Crispin

"We're at capacity. Our policy is not to put any animals down so if we can't fit them, we won't take them," she said.

"It's always a hard time of year. We've had so many people surrendering their animals and breeders who can't find a home."

To find out how you can help RSCPA visit their website at http://ift.tt/1pDLL3K toowoomba

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