I think that animals make us better humans. This is why I am so active in 4-H. The children have to take care of the animals before they can do anything else. It teaches them responsibility.

When Diane and I moved here 35 years ago, our kids were small. We went into 4-H, and we still are active in it. 4-H pushes children to take responsibility for the animals. That includes nutrition, taking care of them, and also vaccinations, grooming.

All these things we teach the children so they know. It all makes a kid a better person later in life.

The best is that we help animals get better. Then through that, we help people.

The worst part is when