Let's celebrate!

Be Kind To Animals Week
May 4-10, 2008

GIrl with Shih Tzu 

Why do you think we need a special week to be kind to animals? Sometimes people get very busy. We have homework to do. We have relatives to visit. We have chores to do around the house. Sometimes our pets get a little lonely when we are busy doing other things in our lives.

Be Kind To Animals Week is not only for dogs. Take some extra time to think about and appreciate all of the animals you meet. That pretty bird in your yard, the squirrel outside, and the caterpillar on your wall are all living things that deserve your respect. They all have a place and purpose in this world just as you do.

Boy with cute Dachshund

 

Pretty girl with Labrador Retriever

 

What are some things you can do to give your own dog a little extra love?

Here are a few ideas:

Pet him, more than usual. more about this
Take your dog for an extra walk. more about this
Play a game with your dog.
more about this

Practice some obedience with your dog. more about this
Help your parents give your dog a bath. more about this
Teach your dog a new trick. more about this
Read your dog a story. Dogs are good listeners! more about this
Give your dog a good brushing. more about this

 

Can you think of some other things you can do to celebrate 'Be Kind To Animals Week'?

Check out these things listed below:

Boy with Collie
1. Help your school run a canned food drive for pets.
Donate the food to a local shelter or organization.

2. Volunteer some of your time at a shelter or rescue.
3. Help a neighbor with their pet.
4. Donate some pet food to a local animal shelter.

5. Watch a program on TV about your favorite animals.
6. Tell kids at school about Be Kind To Animals Week.

Tell your teacher about Be Kind To Animals Week.
Maybe she will plan a special activity in class:
You might suggest a writing activity,
a field trip, or an animal book, or a pet food drive.
Your class could put on a play. Or your teacher might plan
a fundraiser to help animals at the Humane Society.

 Here are some things that kids are doing for
Be Kind To Animals Week!

Big heartI am going to play with my dog a lot more than I do.
Stephanie, age 8, New York USA

Big heartI am going to play with my dog. I will also pet and
brush my dog.
Lauren, age 10, Alabama USA

Big heartWe bought a new flavor of dog food for our dogs.
Alex and Erika, ages 9 and 10, California, USA

Big heartI am going to play with my dog, give her lots of
biscuits, and train her.
Vidushi, age 12, New Delhi, India

Big heartI am taking her out for a walk very often, playing with
her, and throwing frisbees.
Jorn, age 6, Budapest, Hungary


Big heartI will pay more attention to my dogs - take Amber
rollerblading and swimming, Dusty for a few extra long
walks, and Blizzard I will pet for an extra long time and
take him for some long talks. I will give them all a bath
and clean their ears and give them a bone.
Mallory, age 14, West Virginia USA

Big heartI will play with my cat, Sassy. I will also give my
turtles a treat.
Samantha, age 9, New York USA

Big heartWe have a big German Shepherd Dog down the
street and the owners don't have time for him so
he's locked up in a tiny pen all day long, sometimes
goes 3-4 days without food. So I started going down
there everyday, with the owners permission, and
petting him through the gate and bringing him
treats and stuff. He used to be very aggressive,
now he wags his tail and sticks his nose through
the gate whenever anyone walks by! He's gained
weight and I've already brought him over 3 toys.
He's now a very sweet dog!
Paige, age 11, Tennessee USA

Big heartI'm going to take Nike to the pet store so he
can pick out a toy. Then I'm going to take him to the
nature park for a nice long walk. Next I will take him
for a canoe ride. After that I'll take him to see my
horse, Flicka.
Elisa, age 10, Virginia USA


Big heartI have two chicks named Sunshine and Brownie
and I am going to cuddle them and give them rich
grass and I am going to stroke them.
Aaleen, age 9, Punjab Pakistan

Big heartI am going to give my pets presents and be very
nice to them.
Elizabeth, age 9, New York, USA

Big heartI am going online and talk about dogs and other
animals.
Giovanna, age 9, New York USA

Big heartI am going to give my dog a bath with loving care.
Tifiny, age 12, Oklahoma USA

Big heartI am going to adopt a dog.
Ellen, age 14, Wisconsin USA


Big heartI'm going to play with my dogs and give them
a lot more attention and also give them treats and
take extra long walks this week!
Sarah, age 10, Medford

Big heartI am going to be extra nice to my dog and give
him a lot of attention and give him a bath, too.

Rachel. age 10, Michigan

Big heartI am going to give treats and play around with
my dog named Feather!
Cavanaugh, age 10, Missouri USA

Big heartI am going to love my puppy and put a hat on him.
Natalie, age 7, Washington USA

Big heartHunter is my dog's name and I'm taking him some
homemade doggie treats tonight that my Mi Mi made
today. Tomorrow I am going to teach Hunter a trick with
a treat. I am going to hug and kiss him when I get home
tonight.
Sarah, age 6, Georgia USA


Big heartI will tell everyone about Be Kind to Animals Week.
I also will give my Aunt's dogs love, attention, food, and
train them. My Aunt's dogs are Summer and Buttercup.

Tiffany, age 10, Guantanimo Bay, Cuba

Big heartI am going to the SPCA and offer my time to help the
animals. :)
Brooke, age 12, California USA

Big heartI am giving all my pets gifts. Christina, age 9

Big heartI'm going to play with my puppy. My puppy is named
Holly.
Emily, age 7, Massachusetts USA

Big heartI am playing with my dog. Jillian, age 8, New York USA


Big heartMy rabbit's name is Scooter and I'm going to brush
her and be extra nice to her :).
Cassie, age 12, Florida USA

Big heartI am going to love my two dogs and take them on
walks and remind people to be kind to animals!

Shelby, age 7, Nebraska USA

Big heartI am going to be kind to all the dogs in the world. I will
give all the dogs free time, even my dog, Ebney.
Jade, age 7, California

Big heartI am going to take my dog for lots of walks and play
with her a lot and give her a few extra treats and be extra
nice to my Shetland Sheepdog, Penny Brite!

Ashley, age 12, North Dakota USA

Big heartI plan to give my dog a special bath and lots of
grooming. I will get him some of his favorite treats
and some extra long runs.
Jessica, age 13, New York USA


Big heartI will feed them and give them extra love. My dogs
are named Lhotse and Scooter.

Kenzie, age 8, Massachusetts USA

Big heartI am going to love my cat by feeding her and
grooming her. I will let her sleep on my bed. I will play
with her by having a tea party! I will ask my teacher if
we can do something for Be Kind to Animals Week.
I love animals.
Shawna, age 8, Hawaii USA

Big heartI will tell my teacher about it and she might have
us do something special. At home I will play my puppy's
favorite games which are racing and tackling. I will make
sure she has enough water and food. I will also make
sure my sister (who doesn't like animals
much) will
not kick or yell at her. I will pray that she will have a
good life, be happy, and for her safety.
I love her very,very much!

I will also take care of my cat. He roams. I am scared
about what is happening to him. I will also pray very
hard for him that he will have a good life, be safe, for
him to not be hurt, and that he will still be alive.
When he does come back I will feed and water him
and show him that I love him, and I do!!
Amber, age 10, Nebraska USA

Big heartI'm going to give my dogs a bath, and make sure they
have food and water before I leave. Also I'm going to play
with them more.
Tricia, age 10, Maryland USA

Big heartI will give my dog extra, extra treats this week. I will
talk to my dog more and pet her more all this week. My
dog's name is Piper! She is so sweet and she is a very,
very wrinkly-faced dog.
Sydney, age 11, Oklahoma USA


Big heartI'm going to take care of my dog forever.
Marlise, age 9, Pennsylvania USA

Big heartI will feed my pets and water them, be nice to them.
I won't do wrong to them and I will be nice to them.
That's what you do to be nice to them (don't do wrong).

Brittany, age 11, Georgia USA

Big heartI am being kind to animals and giving them rub-down.
Anonymous

Big heartI will try to love my dog Spot, my cat Big Guy, my Cows
Inky, Chocolate, and Hersey, my chickens Molly, Midnight,
Sherly, Beauty, Speckle, and Freckle, and last but not least
my seventeen year old pregnant mare (girl), Ayesha
Saleena, more. And will try to pay more attention to them.
By the way that will be very hard.
Sophie, age 12, Ontario Canada


Big heartI will brush my puppy's hair, feed her, and treat her like
a princess.
Katybeth, age 9, Massachusetts USA

Big heartI will invite my grandparent's dog, Chloe, over to play
with my dog, Sally, because they like to play with each other.

Hayley, age 11, Melbourne Victoria Australia

Big heartI will play with my dog more. Kristine, age 10, Maryland USA

Big heartI have a Bichon Frise named Corky. I will make sure she
has lots of food before I leave. I will play with her much
longer. I will pay more attention to her.
Amber, age 8, Texas USA

Big heartI have a dog and his name is Blacky and I love my dog
very much. I love my dogs and never let him go. He is my angel.

Yo tengo un perrito nunca lo dejare el es mi angelito. Yo
tengo un perrito nunca cuando yo veo los perritos en la
calle meda ganas de recogerlos. Yo tengo un perrito para
mi todos los perritos son reyes...
Maria, age 11, Puerto Rico


Big heartI'm going to tell my friends about this celebrate -
Be Kind To Animals Week !
Tina, age 15, Slovenia

Big heartI will give people that help animals (like GreenPeace)
so they can save more animals! P.S I will treat my pet like
a...
Amy, age 14, Vienna Austria

Big heartWe are going to ask our neighbors if we can walk their
dog. He never gets to go on a walk.
Laurel, age 11, Illinois USA

Big heartI will play with my dog and train him. Rosie, age 8, Iowa USA

Big heartI am going to take my dog for a walk and play with
him.
Breianna, age 11, Virginia USA


Big heartI am going to make my dog dinner. He loves the way
I make it!
Megan, age 10, New Jersey,USA

Big heartCONVERSARIA CON MIS COMPAÑEROS DE CLASE
PARA PLANIFICAR LA PROTECCION DE LAS MASCOTAS
EN MI BARRIO.
Marianella, age 12, Argentina

Big heartI'm going to take my dog for long walks, brush her
for a long time, say
"I love you", and give her lots of extra
attention.
Ashley, age 11, North Dakota USA

Big heartI will treat my dog just like a special, special, special
princess!
Middeletown, Delaware USA

Big heartI'm loving my dog and not keeping him outside.
Brandon, age 10, Ontario Canada

Love all of your pets!

 

Be Kind To Animals Week is not only for dogs. Take some extra time to appreciate all of your pets. They depend on you and they deserve love and good care.

 

 

 

Rabbit

 

Why not Be Kind To Animals everyday?
You'll be doing a good thing!

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