South Florida Teen Author Publishes Pet Safety Book to Save Animals

Young Animal Advocate and Author

• 💡 Analise Shiao, a 16-year-old from South Florida, is a self-published author focusing on the science of animal safety.
• 🐾 She has always loved animals, leading her to volunteer at the Humane Society of Broward County from a young age.

Girl Scout Projects and Pet Safety Book

• 🏅 For her Girl Scout Gold Award, Analise wrote a comprehensive pet safety book covering topics like heat, wildlife, plants, and natural disasters.
• 🐶 The book features her own pets, Matcha and Mochi, and aims to educate pet parents on keeping their animals safe in South Florida.
• 🤝 She collaborated with Humane Society staff to create this valuable resource, which helps reduce preventable pet deaths.

Real-World Application and Future Aspirations

• ⚠️ Analise's knowledge was put to the test when her dog ingested toxins from a toad, and she knew exactly how to respond based on her research.
• 🔬 Her science research project freshman year focused on treatments for bufotenine toad toxin ingestion.
• 🩺 Analise is on a premed track for her senior year and aspires to become a veterinarian surgeon.
• 🌱 She is also becoming a Girl Scout adviser, serving as a role model for younger scouts.