Starting with the biggest dog, to the smallest turtle.

Love, pets are love always,

Like a day in your childhood.

Harmless like a baby,

Full of happiness and gratitude.

Dogs, soft like a blanket,

and turtles with their shell, that protects them like a shield.

Always wanting to play and waiting for their food,

They can’t live alone,

They have to have love and compassion, just like a human.

Pets brighten up a sad day, only with their happiness,

They accompany you when you need it, even better than a friend,

They can listen to you without commenting,

And give you love if you need it.

For this and more reasons,

I believe that my pets are not animals,

They are my family.

--Kareli S., 9th-12th Grade