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Munster H.S. Robotics Team Helps Kitten

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The Munster High School FIRST Robotics Team have been lending a helping hand to a 6-month old kitten named Tapas at the Humane Society Calumet Area. Tapas was brought in a garbage can to the shelter, when he was 3-months old. It was then discovered that he had very limited mobility in his back legs which prevents him from walking. Upon researching and brainstorming countless ideas of how to help out this kitten’s mobility, Liz Popovich, Humane Society Calumet Area’s Lab Technician, came across blueprints on the Internet of a cat wheel-cart. Popovich then decided to contact the Munster High School FIRST Robotics Team to ask for assistance in building this cart. The Robotics Team happily took on the task and built two different models of the wheel-cart for Tapas. The team discovered that the second cart was better suited for Tapas’ needs. As of right now, Tapas is learning how to get around in his new cart. “I completely adore Tapas. He is a little fighter, who does not let his condition bring him down.” said Popovich, who works with him daily. Shown in picture, Tapas in his cart along with some members of the Munster Robotics Team and Nicole Arwood, Lab Technician at the Humane Society Calumet Area.

Humane Society Calumet Area Book Sale – Gently used book (adult & youth), CD, and DVD donations are needed for the Humane Society Calumet Area’s upcoming book sale. The book sale is scheduled for January 10 through 13 at the HSCA. Visit the sneak preview of the sale on Wednesday, January 9 from 2 to 4:30pm for a $5 donation. Also, do not miss out on the book sale Sunday special: $5 for a bag of books. The shelter is located at 421 45th Street in Munster. For additional information, please call 219-922-3811 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

(article and photo provided by Ananda Morrone, Event Coordinator, Humane Society Calumet Area, Inc.)

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Munster High School FIRST Robotics Team with six-month old kitten "Tapas"

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