By: Hannah Small, 5th grade
My favorite pet would have to be my dog Daisy. When I got her I was 3 or 4. I don’t remember the day that well. But I do remember seeing her. A lady was letting puppies out of their cages to let me see them. I remember a poodle walking down the hallway. When I said no the lady took it back and let Daisy out. Daisy came running down the hall. Her floppy black ears bouncing up and down the whole way. I knew she was the one.
Daisy is black and white spotted with a big black spot on the middle of her back. She has big dark brown eyes.
As I grew I realized that dogs (and all animals) need a lot of caring. Just like we do. Even though animals aren’t us they don’t want to be stuck on a chain tied to a tree all their life. Think about them like you would think of family.
Animals also need you in their worst of times. I’ve experienced that. Daisy once had heartworms. She was very skinny. We had to give her one shot at the end of one month, and a month later she had to get another one. A month after that she had her blood tested and was free of heartworms.
When I turned 8 I realized how many cats and dogs were at the animal shelter. Lots of them were put to sleep. So for the birthday where I invite my friends, instead of presents I ask them to bring donations for the animal shelter. When we bring the donations to the animal shelter I go and say something to each one. I try to play with a lot of them.
Daisy is healthy and happy now, so am I.
20100410
20100409
My Dog Henry
By Isabelle Russell, Grade 4
I own a dog named Henry. He is a purebred beagle. I rescued him from the shelter 2 years ago. I feel sort of bad for him because I don’t think he got what he needed as a puppy. My guess is that he is gun-shy (because he is scared of loud noises), so hunters didn’t want him. He had been returned to the shelter five times already!
I have been very happy with Henry lately. I have been teaching him how to jump over poles on command. He has been doing very well. The highest he ever jumped was three feet in the air!. My mom said that was high enough. We don’t want him jumping over a fence.
Henry’s favorite thing to do is sleep in places he’s not suppose to, like the couch, my bed, Mom’s bed, and other comfortable surfaces. Henry’s pet peeve is closed bedroom doors.
I have always wanted to show dogs, and I hope I will be able to show Henry some day. I also love horses and have always wanted one. But if I had to give away Henry to get one, I wouldn’t want one. But if I could have Henry and a horse, I’d be the happiest girl on earth!
I own a dog named Henry. He is a purebred beagle. I rescued him from the shelter 2 years ago. I feel sort of bad for him because I don’t think he got what he needed as a puppy. My guess is that he is gun-shy (because he is scared of loud noises), so hunters didn’t want him. He had been returned to the shelter five times already!
I have been very happy with Henry lately. I have been teaching him how to jump over poles on command. He has been doing very well. The highest he ever jumped was three feet in the air!. My mom said that was high enough. We don’t want him jumping over a fence.
Henry’s favorite thing to do is sleep in places he’s not suppose to, like the couch, my bed, Mom’s bed, and other comfortable surfaces. Henry’s pet peeve is closed bedroom doors.
I have always wanted to show dogs, and I hope I will be able to show Henry some day. I also love horses and have always wanted one. But if I had to give away Henry to get one, I wouldn’t want one. But if I could have Henry and a horse, I’d be the happiest girl on earth!
20100408
What's Happening?
By Ellen, Waterloo
I feel small, weak. Once I was a majestic, strong oak, but now I feel my strength draining away, to where, I don't know. What's happening?
My brothers and sisters have disappeared over time. For some, it was inevitable. However, others I lost through the sharp blades of those who enter my home, destroy those I love. Sometimes they stay there, building them into a sturdy structure, and I weep. I weep far more, though, when my brothers and sisters, weakened by the fumes that enter the earth, are left to die on the ground until they rot away, wasted. What's happening?
The ones who enter this forest are loud; when I first heard them, they shook me to my core. I was frightened, but I believed they would tire of the woods eventually. Instead, they settle close to me; bright lights that outshine even the sun but produce no warmth are shining constantly. They spray strong chemicals that burn the ground I seek nourishment from. What's happening?
I can't help but feel angry. What right do they have, stealing what is mine? When I feel this fury, though, all I can do is remember the ones who care. The ones who create more of my kind, who seem curious about my aged wood. The small ones, who run around and around, making me dizzy. How can the cruel ones exist when so many are kind? What's happening?
As I rest, I wonder. I wonder why the rain burns now. I wonder what will happen to my kin around the world. I wonder if the other kind enter only my home, or others' too. I wonder if I too will be destroyed. Most of all, I wonder if this will ever change. What's happening?
At first, I didn't notice the changes. Now, they're all I think about. The way the weather became far more irregular over the years, how the small creatures I used to feed have gone. How my leaves have become just the slightest bit smaller. It terrifies me, not knowing what's happening, even while it makes me deteriorate in a million different ways. What's happening?
I still feel small, weak. Once I was a majestic, strong oak, but now I feel my strength draining away, to where, I don't know. Why, I don't know. Will no one save me? Am I truly alone? What's happening?
I feel small, weak. Once I was a majestic, strong oak, but now I feel my strength draining away, to where, I don't know. What's happening?
My brothers and sisters have disappeared over time. For some, it was inevitable. However, others I lost through the sharp blades of those who enter my home, destroy those I love. Sometimes they stay there, building them into a sturdy structure, and I weep. I weep far more, though, when my brothers and sisters, weakened by the fumes that enter the earth, are left to die on the ground until they rot away, wasted. What's happening?
The ones who enter this forest are loud; when I first heard them, they shook me to my core. I was frightened, but I believed they would tire of the woods eventually. Instead, they settle close to me; bright lights that outshine even the sun but produce no warmth are shining constantly. They spray strong chemicals that burn the ground I seek nourishment from. What's happening?
I can't help but feel angry. What right do they have, stealing what is mine? When I feel this fury, though, all I can do is remember the ones who care. The ones who create more of my kind, who seem curious about my aged wood. The small ones, who run around and around, making me dizzy. How can the cruel ones exist when so many are kind? What's happening?
As I rest, I wonder. I wonder why the rain burns now. I wonder what will happen to my kin around the world. I wonder if the other kind enter only my home, or others' too. I wonder if I too will be destroyed. Most of all, I wonder if this will ever change. What's happening?
At first, I didn't notice the changes. Now, they're all I think about. The way the weather became far more irregular over the years, how the small creatures I used to feed have gone. How my leaves have become just the slightest bit smaller. It terrifies me, not knowing what's happening, even while it makes me deteriorate in a million different ways. What's happening?
I still feel small, weak. Once I was a majestic, strong oak, but now I feel my strength draining away, to where, I don't know. Why, I don't know. Will no one save me? Am I truly alone? What's happening?
20100407
Animals are not toys
Mercedez Perucho, Grade School – San Francisco, CA
Animals are not like toys because they show affection and need as much love as you or anyone in your family and for all the ways these animals help us all they ever ask for is love care and a scratch behind the ear. The three other best choices you can make for them is spaying or neutering them, putting a collar with the animals information on it or a micro chip, and not de-clawing them. Those are all the small things you need to do to get a loving best friend who will always love you
Animals are not like toys because they show affection and need as much love as you or anyone in your family and for all the ways these animals help us all they ever ask for is love care and a scratch behind the ear. The three other best choices you can make for them is spaying or neutering them, putting a collar with the animals information on it or a micro chip, and not de-clawing them. Those are all the small things you need to do to get a loving best friend who will always love you
20100405
How do you know you're ready for a pet
by Tori Gambrel, 3rd Grade
Owning a pet requires responsibilities. You have to feed and water your pet daily. Another responsibility is to exercise your pet daily. One way you can exercise your
pet is by walking it and giving it toys. It is also important to have enough space for your pet to run around. You have to make sure your pet is secure. You must buy it a collar and a license. To walk your pet safely, you need to buy it a leash.You must have enough money to take your pet to the vet. Owning a pet can be very expensive! Your pet will also need to be groomed so that it does not get
tangles or fleas in its fur. Your pet will also need a clean place to sleep. Be prepared to clean up after your pet! It will need to be house trained if you are not home very much. It's a good idea to find out about a pet before you get it.
What happens if you buy a pet you're allergic to? So you need to know about what pets you are allergic to. It is also important to think about what you will need to do when you go on vacation. Are your neighbors going to take care of your pet? Are you going to drop it off with relatives? You have to be old enough to understand all of these responsibilities. If you do, then you are ready for a pet!
Owning a pet requires responsibilities. You have to feed and water your pet daily. Another responsibility is to exercise your pet daily. One way you can exercise your
pet is by walking it and giving it toys. It is also important to have enough space for your pet to run around. You have to make sure your pet is secure. You must buy it a collar and a license. To walk your pet safely, you need to buy it a leash.You must have enough money to take your pet to the vet. Owning a pet can be very expensive! Your pet will also need to be groomed so that it does not get
tangles or fleas in its fur. Your pet will also need a clean place to sleep. Be prepared to clean up after your pet! It will need to be house trained if you are not home very much. It's a good idea to find out about a pet before you get it.
What happens if you buy a pet you're allergic to? So you need to know about what pets you are allergic to. It is also important to think about what you will need to do when you go on vacation. Are your neighbors going to take care of your pet? Are you going to drop it off with relatives? You have to be old enough to understand all of these responsibilities. If you do, then you are ready for a pet!
20100404
Nature
Caroline Bollinger
McLean, Virginia
Prodigious trees, vast plains, colorful leaves, and cascading waterfalls — these are only a few of the wonders that exist in national parks. When I visit a park I enjoy the surprises that unfurl as I explore the hiking trails and the variety of wildlife. I love going to my local parks, which include Great Falls and Roosevelt Island. Ever since I was a toddler, hiking on the boardwalk at Roosevelt Island has been among my favorite things to do. I also enjoyed flying kites with my Grandpa on the National Mall. Even though he has passed on, he left with me his love for nature and our national parks.
Another big part of national parks is history. The national monuments and battlefields each tell a small story that together becomes a large textbook of history with all the places combined. Going to the parks is fun, educational for history novices, and a great adventure for history buffs. One great history location is Fords Theatre, the place of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. I have seen two presentations there, and both have been entertaining and information rich. I think protecting the national parks is extremely important.
I have an idea that I think will not only help national parks, but will also give young people a chance to help keep the parks in top shape. My idea is similar to the Peace Corps; it’s called Nature Corps. In this program, new college graduates would have a chance to volunteer a year of their time to working in the parks. The program would provide each individual with lodging and a basic salary. This money would be enough to cover the costs of essentials such as food and clothing. The participants would help spread awareness about the parks and educate citizens about the parks’ needs. They’d clean up the parks by doing indoor and outdoor custodial chores. The volunteers would also help with the upkeep of the park and learn a lot about ecology, history and other subjects. They would also get job experience. In addition, there could be a Junior Nature Corps too. This is where young kids and teens would have the opportunity to volunteer at national parks for community service experience and enjoyment. This segment would cost no funds, but could have the potential of being just as important as the regular Nature Corps. Through these programs, young Americans would be able to make a difference and develop a love for the parks to last throughout their lives.
Nature is restorative and peaceful, and the national parks make that available even for people living in urban areas. The parks help give everyone the chance to get a breath of fresh air and enjoy wildlife and plants. With the help of the Nature Corps, these parks would be preserved for many future generations to enjoy. So maybe someday another girl like me will have the chance to fly kites and hike in these beautiful parks, looking just like they did in my generation.
McLean, Virginia
Prodigious trees, vast plains, colorful leaves, and cascading waterfalls — these are only a few of the wonders that exist in national parks. When I visit a park I enjoy the surprises that unfurl as I explore the hiking trails and the variety of wildlife. I love going to my local parks, which include Great Falls and Roosevelt Island. Ever since I was a toddler, hiking on the boardwalk at Roosevelt Island has been among my favorite things to do. I also enjoyed flying kites with my Grandpa on the National Mall. Even though he has passed on, he left with me his love for nature and our national parks.
Another big part of national parks is history. The national monuments and battlefields each tell a small story that together becomes a large textbook of history with all the places combined. Going to the parks is fun, educational for history novices, and a great adventure for history buffs. One great history location is Fords Theatre, the place of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. I have seen two presentations there, and both have been entertaining and information rich. I think protecting the national parks is extremely important.
I have an idea that I think will not only help national parks, but will also give young people a chance to help keep the parks in top shape. My idea is similar to the Peace Corps; it’s called Nature Corps. In this program, new college graduates would have a chance to volunteer a year of their time to working in the parks. The program would provide each individual with lodging and a basic salary. This money would be enough to cover the costs of essentials such as food and clothing. The participants would help spread awareness about the parks and educate citizens about the parks’ needs. They’d clean up the parks by doing indoor and outdoor custodial chores. The volunteers would also help with the upkeep of the park and learn a lot about ecology, history and other subjects. They would also get job experience. In addition, there could be a Junior Nature Corps too. This is where young kids and teens would have the opportunity to volunteer at national parks for community service experience and enjoyment. This segment would cost no funds, but could have the potential of being just as important as the regular Nature Corps. Through these programs, young Americans would be able to make a difference and develop a love for the parks to last throughout their lives.
Nature is restorative and peaceful, and the national parks make that available even for people living in urban areas. The parks help give everyone the chance to get a breath of fresh air and enjoy wildlife and plants. With the help of the Nature Corps, these parks would be preserved for many future generations to enjoy. So maybe someday another girl like me will have the chance to fly kites and hike in these beautiful parks, looking just like they did in my generation.
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