After her own experience using a service dog, Tabitha Bell understands how helpful a service dog is. Having learnt from her doctor that many people were unable to afford a service dog, Tabitha decided to start the organization Pawsitive Pawsibilities (Paws), which raises money to help people buy service dogs.
Amazing Kids (AK):What has been the most difficult part of managing Paws?
Tabitha Bell(TB) :It is always a struggle ( 难事) to come up with new and creative ways to raise money.
AK:What are the different ways that Paws raises money?
TB :We have done dress competitions in my middle school and then my high school. I have done a benefit concert( 慈善音乐会) in my high school which I hope to continue in college. I put on my first
Super Paws 5k run in Utah and we are organizing our second for October in California. So we would love to have as much participation (参与) as we can get!
AK:How do you choose a puppyowner match?
TB:After we have a meeting with the person who needs a dog, we send them to a dog trainer and let the trainer make the final decision. The person will discuss with the trainer what jobs the dog has to do and then the trainer will find a dog that he thinks will suit the owner.
AK:What are your plans for the future?
TB:This fall I'm going to be attending the University of California, Berkeley. I am hoping to use my skills I get to encourage others and lead Paws to reach hopefully the whole nation.
21.What can we learn about Tabitha Bell?
A.She is good at training dogs.
B.She depends on a service dog to live.
C.She was studying at university when starting Paws. D.She started Paws because of her doctor's suggestion.
22.What does Tabitha Bell find most difficult when working with Paws?
A.Matching a dog with an owner. B.Finding experienced dog trainers. C.Reaching out for more people in need. D. Working out good ways to collect money.
23.Who has the final say(发言权)on which dog to choose for a person?
A.The person's doctor. B.The dog trainer. C.The dog owner. D.The manager of Paws.