Zoo Day!

The kids were out of school for MLK Jr Day so we went to the zoo!!  We had a great time, even though it was so busy.  The weather was great too! 

 

Zoo Fun

Over fall break we went to the zoo.  We had a great time!  The weather was pretty cold that morning but warmed up that afternoon.  The animals were out and about too.  :)  A few photos.

 

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Baby Leom

English 101

Well, I have decided to start posting some of my English essays, that I have written for my classes.  They are pretty pointless, but oh well.  If you don't like them, feel free to not read them.

Saving a Best Friend

            Have you ever thought about all of the shelter animals?  There are hundreds of animals in shelters every day, millions  die every year. A movie that  made an impact on me was Pound Puppies; I first saw the cartoon movie when I was about eight years old. I knew at a young age there had to be something that could be done. The movie Pound Puppies made me realize the fate of unwanted animals, it helped motivate me to start a dog rescue, and has instilled in me wanting to help more.

            When first watching the movie it was just a cartoon about dogs, and nothing more, but as I got older the more I understood that it was about shelter dogs. Then, I started exploring what happens to shelter animals, about the millions that are put to sleep every year in shelters. Also, all the unwanted litters caused by people who will not fix their pets has made a problem. There are too many animals and not enough homes. The more I learned about the animals the more my heart would break. At a young age I wanted to help, to save all of the animals.

            After, growing up the feelings didn't change, I still wanted to help. So I decided to start a dog rescue for unwanted shelter dogs. I would take them in, get them healthy, alter them so there was less unwanted litters, and find them new homes. The rescue brought some great joys to me, and I felt like I was doing my part to help out, but it also brought heart ache too. Some dogs were just too sick to save, it was a feeling of helplessness. There were many times that I would see dogs that were starved to death or had diseases. In a couple of years, I had saved hundreds of dogs and found them good homes, and saved many unwanted litters also.

            Now that I have children and other responsibilities, rescuing starving dogs is not possible now. But what is possible is giving money to charities like the Humane Society and the ASPCA. It is also helpful to educate people and children on all the unwanted animals out there.  My children have not seen the movie Pound Puppies, but they understand about shelter animals, and because of that  we decided to adopt a dog. It was their decision to save a life rather than just buying one. There is also more that people can do rather it is donating money, supplies,  time, or even being the voice for the animals.

            So if you are looking for a new best friend, everyone should consider a shelter animal; rather it is through the local shelter or from an animal rescue.  A dog is always grateful for a second chance. If you have not watched the movie Pound Puppies, maybe you should, it might have an effect on you too. It will show you the fate of shelter animals,  it could help  you get motivated, even if you cannot start a rescue, there is still plenty to do.

OKC Zoo

We went to the zoo the other day.  It was really nice in the morning, since it was cool.  But by 11 it was getting hot.  Samantha loved it.  It was just her and Parker this time since the boys are back in school.  She really liked the cougars and the tigers.  She would say "Look at that little fella" or "Come here little fella" .. lol!  Little fella! Parker seemed to enjoy it too.

 

Sunflower

I have no idea why this face!  LOL!  He was looking at a rhino. 

Lion

Zoe the monkey.  She was born in 2008.

Being cute!

Someone is getting tired!!!