If you know a person or a group who should be considered a "shelter star", tell us in 500 words or less what they have done to support the Manchester Animal Shelter. Email your submission to shelterstar@manchesteranimalshelter.org

Meet Shelter Star: Thalia Lloyd

Meet 11-year old Thalia Lloyd. What Thalia was able to accomplish (with just a little help from her parents) is unbelievable. As Thalia puts it, "I started off raising money by selling candy bars and then moved on to candy, t-shirts, and then tote bags. It was a lot of work, but with a little encouragement from reading some terribly sad stories about neglected animals, I pulled it off."

She certainly did pull it off! Earlier this year, Thalia and her parents came into the shelter and presented FMAS President, Dave Jagodowski, with a check for $431.70!!! And as if that wasn't enough, she also brought in two full boxes of goodies and treats for the animals themselves.

The Lloyd family received a private tour of the shelter, after which Thalia was presented with a special Certificate of Appreciation for her "outstanding generosity, devotion to our cause, and her caring and compassion for the stray and homeless animals in Manchester, NH."

On behalf of FMAS, Thank You Thalia. We are indeed grateful for your contribution. And as much as it helps the animals, it also fills us with much hope and faith for the future when we see young people, like yourself, capable of such selfless and generous actions, and devotion to their community.