Kara Cassisi's love for animals started at an early age, and even after her death, that passion continues in Montmorency County.
Cassisi died April 30th after the pick-up truck she was riding in crashed in Lewiston.
The investigation into that accident continues, and the prosecutor is still waiting on a final report before determining if there will be any charges against the driver.
Cassisi's family asked that donations made in her name go toward the Elk Country Animal Shelter, in Atlanta.
Donations so far have added up to more than $1,200.
The shelter presented the family with a plaque in Cassisi's honor.
The plaque will hang in the shelter, and Cassisi's mother, Renee Rustile hopes it can be a reminder for people to give back.
9&10's Christina Vecchioni and photojournalist Eric Davis have more details on the effort to keep Cassisi's memory alive.
To learn more about the shelter, click on the link below the photograph.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:45:18 GMT
The Emmett County Sheriff's Office is asking you to help them in their search for a 15 year old boy. Adam Albrecht went missing last night. He was last seen leaving on foot from his home on River Road
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Police in Chippewa County were called to a rollover accident involving five people. The accident happened early this morning on 10 Mile Road in Dafter. Officers say the car was speeding and alcohol played
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We have new developments this morning on the Boston Marathon bombing investigation. The FBI was involved in a deadly shootout in Orlando, FL with a man who may have ties to one of the bombing suspects.
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Multiple meth dump sites have been found in Osceola county. Police are on the scene right now. 2 meth dump sites were uncovered near the corner of 14 Mile and 220th Avenue near Leroy. Police say
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According to the findings of McGraw Wentworth's 2013 Southeast Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey released today, midsize employers are making moderate health plan changes, keeping cost increases to 4%, the lowest...
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