A young volunteer and animal lover has found a unique way to help pets find loving homes.

Nadira Dietz, 11, is a junior volunteer with Tails of Hope, a nonprofit group working with cats up for adoption at the Pet Valu in Manasquan.

“I have to always clean the cages and make sure their space in the store is clean,” she says. “I play with them in their little pen…and make sure that they're getting exercise and they're being socialized."

The Middletown girl has been volunteering with the organization since June. But a few weeks ago she says that she wanted to take a new approach to get the cats help – she started her own YouTube channel.

“I tell them about their unique personalities and if they've been spayed or neutered. I tell people a little bit about their backstory, whether they were fostered or rescued,” says Dietz.

The videos have been making a difference. At least one cat was adopted just before Christmas.

“I was exhilarated, I thought it was the most amazing thing,” she says. “When I see them go home it's so rewarding and I love it."