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Aug 14, 2012
Animal-loving Preteen Wants to Be a Doctor or Nurse

Shelby enjoys playing sports like volleyball and soccer.

Eleven-year old Shelby loves country music. Shelby is a gorgeous preteen with an outspoken personality. Her favorite foods are pizza and tacos. Shelby's hobbies include bike riding, reading and playing her Nintendo DS. Shelby loves all animals and enjoys playing sports such as volleyball and soccer. Shelby is an excellent student academically and is proud that she on achieves good grades. She aspires to attend college to become either a nurse or doctor. Shelby is excited about the prospect of being adopted.

Shelby desires a single or two-parent family that can provide unconditional love and support. Adults close to Shelby believe she will do well being the only child or the youngest child in the home. Like most preteens, she loves being the center of attention. She simply needs a family that can offer patience, consistency and love.

For additional information about Shelby or other children in need of adoption, call the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services at 1 (800) 259-3428. If you are interested in providing a safe and stable home for a child who needs one, please call today or visit www.dcfs.louisiana.gov.