BANGOR -- 12-year-old Don Veneziano has been raising money for the Bangor Humane Society for the past 5 years.

This year, the Hermon 7th grader sold his usual Whoopies for Whiskers, offering handmade whoopie pies by donation for the humane society.

The 2025 pop-up shop added a twist as he offered jars of pickles he made himself alongside Whoopies for Whiskers tee shirts.

He says he does it every year to continue helping animals in need.

"I'm just trying to help those dogs and cats that might not get that forever home, so I'm just trying to make that stay at the Bangor Humane Society the best it possibly can [be]," Veneziano stated.

One patron stopped by and purchased dozens of whoopie pies, offering a $100 donation to the humane society.

"I just wanted to support a good cause, and w

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