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TACOMA, Wash. — It’s a tough question for any kid – buy a Nintendo Switch or save a dog? But for Sawyer Foss, the answer was simple.
Recently, the 7-year-old Pierce County boy decided to donate his birthday money to The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County, instead of spending it on a new gaming device.
Sawyer got to meet a shelter dog who shares the same name on Thursday.
The two have a special bond.
On his birthday, Sawyer decided to donate his funds to the shelter.
“He’s a dog lover,” said Giovanna Foss, his mom. “And has a big heart for animals.”
The Humane Society wrote Sawyer a letter to say thank you.
So, Sawyer wrote back – and donated again. His letter went viral, drawing the praise of thousands online.
“It makes me generous and kind and I like helping others and that includes animals,” he said.
His donation will cover the adoption fees for Sawyer, the dog.
For more information on adopting Sawyer or other animals looking for homes, visit thehumanesociety.org.