Friday, February 13, 2009. 1:05 a.m.: Mr. Jones couldn’t sleep. The streak of bright moonlight slashed on his blanket like a knife. He got up to close the curtains when he heard a sickening squawk downstairs.…
Misunderstood Dogs You walk into a pet adoption store and you see a dog everyone seems to walk past you walk over to it and discover it is a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls seem to be misunderstood but Pit Bulls are very loyal and playful. They are very good dogs but seem to be destroyed by the news and internet. They also love their owners. To begin with, Pit Bulls are loyal and playful.…
Even if the shelter does decide to continue to not adopt out Pit Bulls, there are other options than euthanization. For instance, there are numerous rescue centers that will take in dogs deemed ‘vicious,’ like Pits Bulls, to keep them from being killed. One of these rescue centers is located in North Carolina. Fortitudine Vincimus Rescue Center, also known as “The Fort” was founded by Jake Gardner in 2012. According to Judi Brinegar’s article (2014), “Pit Bull Rescue Seeks Help,” “The Fort" is a nonprofit, no-kill rescue dedicated to alleviating the suffering of all animals, in particular the American Pit Bull Terrier”(Brinegar, para. 2).…
According to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd is an “all-purpose” service dog. They are generally large in size, swift, intelligent, and powerful. The ancestry of the German Shepherd, much like that of many canines, was originated from “herding and farm dogs.” The association of the German Shepherd to man was comradeship and service. German Shepherds are known for their “loyalty, courage, and ability to assimilate…”…
Pit Bulls are considered “The American Dog”. They have changed the way many Americans view dogs, but not only dogs the specific breed pit bulls. Many people only see them as mean, dangerous animals. They blame the dogs’ behavior based on the few pit bulls they see on the news for “attacking” someone. Pit bulls are not naturally mean-natured dogs.…
Do these puppies look vicious? I hope everyone's answer was a no because they are not they are the most lovable, loyal, and trustworthy dogs a girl could dream of. These puppies are my best friends and I hope everyone would feel safe being around them. But I haven’t told you the “scary” part yet these dogs are Pitbulls yes the “scary” breed of dogs that most people hate. Here's a little background information of what a Pitbull actually is not one specific breed even though that’s what many think it is actually a group of breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier and other similar looking dogs.…
I. Envision this: A little girl and her mother leave the mall after shopping. The girl is very bored after spending hours watching her mother shop for gifts and being told she couldn’t have this or that. As they are driving home, the little girl sees a sign with paw prints and an arrow and her eyes light up. Ok, so it’s not a candy store or an ice cream shop. But it’s the next best thing,…
The topic that will be talked about today is Pitbull’s and their history. Pitbull’s came from overseas and were originally used for herding cattle and sheep. They have always been very protective dogs and have been used for protecting the house, but when they were brought to America (Registry), they were the breed for dog fighting. For years in America, that’s what the dogs were bred to do until they started attacking people and kids. Then the government began to push for breed specific bans so people couldn’t have them.…
Mischievous Dog An analysis of the short story, “My Kid’s Dog” by Ron Hansen, the narrator, provides insight into different themes and symbols expressed throughout the story. It is a story full of humor, starring a man whose impatience leads to him being constantly annoyed by his pet dog. Hansen emphasizes the feelings between himself and the dog, by stating “I hated the dog. The feeling was mutual” (Bedford 471).…
Do these puppies look vicious? Everyone’s answer should be no because they are the most lovable, loyal, and trustworthy dogs a girl could dream of having. These puppies are not dangerous and everyone would feel safe being around them. But the thing is the “scary” part about these dogs are that they are Pit Bulls the scary breed of dogs that most people hate. Here is a little background information about Pit Bulls and how they are not one specific breed a Pit Bull is actually a group of breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier and also other similar looking dogs (Terribly Terrier).…
The novel The Tortilla Curtain, written by author T. C. Boyle, gives us a telescope view into two different worlds of culture, highlighting the differences between the upper-middle and lower class in southern California. The book breaks into three different sections that contain eight chapters that deals with numerous parallels that connect the lifestyles of the characters, but also contrast them. The author tends to switch back and forth between each chapter in order for us to understand the two main characters the Rincóns and the Mossbachers. The first part of the book called “Arroyo Blanco,” opens up with a descriptive but haunting event that occurs the afternoon as one of the main character’s name of Delaney Mossbacher is driving near the…
Taking risks is part of everyday life. You take a risk driving to work or school. You 're always taking risks at work, depending what you do. In unit 5 we read stories that all had to do with risk taking. The stories we read were Beowulf, Blackheart by Mark Brazaitis, and Are Genetically Modified Foods Scary?…
Attack of the Zombies As I drive to school, I look out the window and see nothing but little kids running around and people walking; all I feel is depression. Atlanta has a population of 443, 775 and soon it’ll be 443, 774. Everyone who lives here seems to be so happy, but I’m a caged animal who is ready to fly away.…
“The girl jumped. The dog gagged, his mouth chomping the air, and promptly fell down… She was trying not to vomit. The dog fell again, a spasm jerking his body. Then he was quiet.”…
Dogs are my favorite animal. In fact, I have two, Lola and Barry. They’re both Golden Retrievers, Barry (the boy) is bigger than Lola (the girl). They were both born in the same litter about an hour from where we live. Since they’ve grow up together, they get along well and are both well trained.…