KITCHENER -- In lieu of birthday presents, a young animal lover is asking his loved ones to donate to a business that has been struggling during the pandemic.
Laura Lanteigne posted on Facebook that her son Jake’s 8th birthday is coming up on June 2 and since he can't have a regular party with friends and family, he is instead asking for donations for the animals at The Twin Valley Zoo in Brantford.
The zoo, like many other businesses during COVID-19, has taken a financial hit.
Jake’s wish list for the animals includes apples, bananas, peanuts, small animal food and treats, bird treats and sticks.
A GoFundMe account has also been set up to help raise money for the facility.
