Madeline Male
One of a Kind
“He’s truly one of a kind,” the volunteer on the phone had said. As soon as I saw the little Weimaraner puppy, my heart melted, and I knew he’d be perfect for me. I’d been…
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Madeline Male
The Sofa Situation
Dear Michael, We have a sofa situation. I’ve tried every which way to get welcomed onto your new sofa, but I now realize you’ve had other plans. So after much begging, puppy eyes, and whimpering,…
Young Writers on the Web | August 25, 2025
Madeline Male
That’s Where You Are
A place of open meadows for frisking, frolicking, and finding a big ole patch of sun promising the best kind of nap — that’s where you are.…
Young Writers on the Web | August 21, 2025
Harper Miller
Simple Gestures Make a Difference
Over the past two years of my life, I have been given the opportunity to work with dogs involved in animal assisted therapy. I mainly work with three Collies and a Papillon in a group…
Young Writers on the Web | August 1, 2024
Lauren Marcotte
My Journey to Becoming a Therapy Dog Handler
It was a normal day during sixth grade when my class, along with other sixth-grade classes, were brought to the library for a presentation. Little did I know that this presentation would change my life…
Young Writers on the Web | August 31, 2023
Samantha Schwarz
The Building Blocks of Dog Tricks
Canine trick training is a great way to build your dogs confidence; learn what learning styles work best for your dog and have a lot of fun with them. When doing tricks with your dog…
Young Writers on the Web | August 6, 2021
Nikolas Anthony Klimenko
A Midnight Walk
As I walked into the misty forest the cold air hit me like a block of stone the intense silence seemed to make the midnight chill ever colder as the growling of dogs and shouting…
Young Writers on the Web | August 4, 2021
Jayson Kimberly
A Night With Summer
In the fall of 2019, I was invited by Abandoned Animal Rescue (AAR) of Magnolia, Texas, to participate in “A Night in the Dog House,” a unique event to raise funds for their rescue animals.…
Young Writers on the Web | February 8, 2021
Mia Marie Lussier
A Peach Among Pups
Peaches! Out of the flowers! Peaches! Off the pool cover! Peaches! Not on the counter! Peaches! Peaches is not what you would call an ordinary dog. She is mischievous, crazy, and any other word that…
Young Writers on the Web | August 25, 2020
Kate Gallagher
Running With June and Blu
I have been competing in dog agility events as a junior handler through the American Kennel Club for almost seven years now. In these seven years, I have learned and accomplished many things. Working with…
Young Writers on the Web | August 25, 2020
Kathryn Prerost
The Perks of Having a Press Pass
We hopped onto the bus to get to Pier 94. I watched the raindrops trickle down the side of the window and tried to guess which one would hit the bottom first. I never won.…
Young Writers on the Web | August 25, 2020
Mohit Singh
Puppy In The Rain
One rainy evening Harsh was coming home from school when he heard a whining sound from a narrow street. He followed it to a cardboard box that was shaking. Inside, he found a shivering German…