By Rachel Garvey According to research, there are over 10,000 animals abandoned each year and that is just an approximate number. How would we feel if we found out the real number? The people who read this will either own a pet or not, but whether we are pet owners or not, we have a responsibility to protect animals, not behave like them. I have seen examples of children … [Read more...] about Opinion: Try walking in their paws
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My pet, my soul-mate: Are pets important for children growing up?
By Olivia Hanna When I was five, all I ever asked for was a little brother or sister. I was an only child and sometimes it got lonely having only myself to play with. My mom was raising me by herself, so a little sibling was definitely not on the cards, yet I kept insisting. In January of 2001 my mom and grandparents decided a puppy would be the answer to my prayers; a … [Read more...] about My pet, my soul-mate: Are pets important for children growing up?