Author: Olivia Young
When a Highlands Ranch 9-year-old’s dog passed away, he didn’t let the grief take over. Instead, she’s using her story and the holiday season to give back to homeless pets in her Colorado community. CBS News Colorado’s Olivia Young interviews Milly Kukuczka. CBS It was Christmas last year when Milly Kukuczka lost her best friend. It was the dog he had since he was a baby. “She’s a Border Collie mix and her name is Bella,” Milly said. “It was really hard last year to watch her struggle with that,” said Milly’s mother, Ashley Kukuczka. But this Christmas, Milly decided…
When CBS News Colorado broke the news about a Highlands Ranch 9-year-old Christmas pet drivethe community took action, and the drive received more donations than the Dumb Friends League could accept.After losing her dog at Christmas last year, Milly Kukuczka has one wish this Christmas, make sure every pet without an owner has a present to open this Christmas.”In memory of my dog Bella,” said Milly, “because I really miss her, and I want other pets to have toys for Christmas.” RELATED: A Highlands Ranch 9-year-old organized a Colorado holiday pet drive after her dog diedMilly made fliers and spread…