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Local 13-Year-Old Wins National PETA Kids Award for Fostering Dozens of Kittens
A Hero to Animals Award is on its way from PETA Kids—part of PETA’s Youth Division—to 13-year-old Wheat Ridge resident Elsa VanDeusen, who in just over two years has helped provide foster care to 66 kittens, giving them safety, socialization, and comfort while working tirelessly to find them loving homes. Inspired by her love of
Sara Groves
April 1, 2026