TAMPA, Fla. — “You’ve got food on your nose,” Ellie Pulsifer said to a small meowing kitten.
What You Need To Know
- Annie on phase at Straz Center all weekend
- 12-year-old Tampan Ellie Pulsifer plays the lead function of Annie
- All star animals enacting Annie’s dog Sandy are saves
- Pulsifer concludes her function as Annie in Tampa this weekend
The Tampa star remains in a fulfill and welcome room of kittens at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Pulsifer plays the lead function in the musical Annie with a co-star canine Sandy in a taking a trip Broadway program.
She’s been checking out rescue centers throughout her trip, that concludes this weekend, in her home town.
“When people come in and spend time with the animals and bring any sort of attention to it, we’re so happy,” said the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s Regan Blessinger. “Also, because it shows the really awesome animals that we do have here just waiting for their homes.”
Pulsifer himself has constantly desired an animal.
And now she understands where she’s coming when it’s time to discover her long-lasting fur friend.
On the edge of 13, Pulsifer is concluding her work on trip as Annie as human star of the taking a trip Broadway Musical presently at the Straz Center.
Pulsifer and her fellow Annie stars have actually been checking out animal saves in cities on the trip.
Why?
Because Pulsifer’s co-star Sandy – that function is filled be trained rescue dogs. And someone’s got to promote them.
“It’s given me a closer connection to rescue dogs and shelters,” said Pulsifer. “And it taught me that anybody — dogs — can be stars. Like if they are just trained properly and they’re just given the respect and kindness that they deserve.”
This advocacy work opened Pulsifer’s eyes to animals.
“Really made me realize how important it is to rescue if you are going to get a pet,” said Pulsifer.
After living out of one travel suitcase and a continue given that last August, battling movement illness to do research on the trip bus, she’s prepared to extend her legs into the next chapter.
“I hope one day I can adopt a dog when life settles down,” said Pulsifer, “but after this, I’m going to get lots of sleep and enjoy the summer and chill.”
Pulsifer’s last efficiencies as Annie will remain in front of friends and family.
Her deal with the phase and with animals will continue.
“It’s just such a magical experience,” said Pulsifer of her animal offering. “And I’m so glad that this tour let me have all the experiences—it’s just been amazing”
Annie dips into the Straz Center all weekend.
And the Humane Society of Tampa Bay invites the general public to come have fun with their future animals.
