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Atlas to Marz

by Nikolas Klimenko, age 10 Part One—Dreams of a Cheese World Once upon a time on planet Earth, the Boy sang the National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants game. And with a wink and…

Junior | March 7, 2019

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Hearts and Hounds

Valentine’s Day Pups by Kendle Frank, 16 years old Parker, Colorado I celebrated the day of love by photographing the animals that stole my heart. I had a howling good time and wish all of…

Junior | February 14, 2019

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The Pooch Project

by Kendle Frank, 16 years old My name is Kendle Frank. I am a junior in high school practicing my photography skills with my favorite subject matter: Dogs. There is something about capturing each dog’s personality…

Junior | February 8, 2019

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Aussieca vs. Corgiland

An Original Fairy Tale By Theo Bernstein, age 8, New York City Once upon a time there was a place, Wales. Underneath that very country was Corgiland, where the Corgi Gods and Goddesses found land…

Junior | September 6, 2018

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Turning Devotion for Dogs Into Jobs

Careers For Dog Lovers Abound By Kendle Frank, age 16, Parker, Colorado Every person has unique dreams, obsessions, and hobbies, some of which can be turned into professions. With a growing demand for all things…

Junior | September 6, 2018

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Cunning Corgis

The Most Magical Dogs in the Universe By Theo Bernstein, age 8, New York City Introduction: What is a Corgi? Presenting the most magical kind of dog to step paw in this universe: The Corgi!…

Junior | August 9, 2018

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Dunkin’ Dogs

Barker Days in Parker, Colorado Story and photos by Kendle Frank, age 16 Ending the summer off with a bang isn’t just for the humans in Parker, Colorado, it’s also for all our four-legged friends!…

Junior | August 9, 2018

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Atlas

By Nikolas Anthony Klimenko, age 9 Atlas so kind, always sweet and happy. When someone was happy, Atlas waggled. When someone suffered, Atlas suffered and, Always tried to make it better. His joy, happiness, and…

Junior | July 5, 2018

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What I’ve Learned from Smudge, Lola, and Dewey

By: Kendle Frank, 16 Parker, Colorado Dogs have been humanity’s loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve been my best friends since I was 2 years old. I can’t remember a time when canines weren’t…

Junior | June 22, 2018

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A Passion for Helping Pooches

By Jayson Kimberly 12 years old Montgomery, Texas When I first saw Booker in a Facebook post, he was in bad shape. His leg was bloody, and he looked very sad. He was a stray…

Junior | June 8, 2018

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Full Circle

by Daly Dodsworth My name is Daly Dodsworth, and I am thirteen years old. Three and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, an incurable disease caused by the failure of…

Junior | June 6, 2018

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The Ceva Heartworm Prevention Award Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, this award is for the best article that educates the public about the heartworm awareness and prevention tips. The winner will receive a $1,500 grant.…

Uncategorized | June 21, 2017