A Rhode Island girl is getting cash for cuddles with her dog, and sending it to help other animals.

Eleven-year-old Haleigh Flowers DeCesare has set up a petting booth on the street, letting people pet her dog Edith for donations.

She’s raised more than $500 for a local shelter, the Potter League for animals.

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