Would you be saving your friend by pulling the trigger on them, or would you be saving yourself? The story begins as two friends, George and Lennie, move to a ranch after their previous town turns on them. Money is tight, but the two men have a dream of buying a house together. Just as they start getting settled, they meet an anger-driven man by the name of Curley. Curley and his wife end up interfering with George and Lennie's dream, and George is left with the biggest decision he has ever had to
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and have come to the conclusion that adopting a dog would be the best choice for both you and me. I will explain a few of the reasons that I feel adopting a dog is our best choice; Dogs are very loyal to humans, they teach children responsibility, and will help protect our family and homes from criminals. The loyalty of a dog is unsurpassed by any other type of pet. Dogs are often referred to as, “Man’s best friend.” Throughout the world, dogs are used to help people with disabilities, assist
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A puppy. A dog. A protector. A young child’s best friend. Barks to the sound of birds chirping through the wind. Unfortunately, it takes losing a first playmate to realize what life will cultivate in the long run. I know from personal experience that losing a best friend transplants many lessons that can be used later in life. I reminisce about all the times Booster and I enjoyed, from playing fetch or him meeting me when I arrived home from school. Maybe even the times that I would get so mad
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I was 8, 9, or 10 when it happened. My unforgettable experience happened. It made me into the man I am today. I wasn’t a regular kid. I had always gotten into fights, I goofed around all the time. But that’s not what i’m going to talk about. I’m going to talk about my first dog I’ve had. Flash. It was a great day for me that day. I was in 4th grade, Marguerite Vann elementary school. I was playing soccer like every other day. Our team won as usual. Mostly because I was goalie and they couldn’t
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Sixteen years into my life I have had a lot of ups, downs, and maybe a few loops just like a roller coaster, but all these things have defined who am I today. The best thing that has ever happened to me has been my family traveling to Mission Beach, San Diego, California every summer since I was two years old. For about fourteen years now five other families and mine have been going to Mission Beach for the same week, we all stay near each other. This has been the best thing in my life because no matter
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when i got my own Puppy. It was around summer and i was just about to get out of school and Go into summer break. I've been asking my dad for my own puppy forever Now maybe five years now. For sure my last two weeks of school i would Ask my dad. I would tell him that summer is the best to get me a dog Because i can spend everyday with him. School was finally over it was summer. After my last class my dad was Waiting to pick me up. I was walking to the car with my friend Shia. i Asked my dad if he
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please can I get a dog,” I asked, before I went to school. “I’ll feed the dog, walk the dog, and besides we'll have so much time.” Every Friday, before I go to school I would ask if we could get a dog, but my Dad always says, “No, Emily how many times have I told you.” I really hope that one day my Dad will get me a dog, I thought. I had to go to school, Elmore High. As I said my goodbyes, I thought, Maybe I should stop asking, I don’t think my Dad will get me a dog, anyway. I has tall
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Dogs Make the Best Pets Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. From tea cup size to giant size, from long hair to short hair and even hairless. With all the different breeds of dogs there is a variety of behavior and personalities and a variety of looks. But with all this variety there is one thing that stays constant – the love and companionship a dog gives. Regardless of the type of dog you chose your little furry friend will become your best friend, your family and if you let them will become
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January 19, 2016 Marilyne Marc-Lavache Professor : Susan Houts Room: 225 Why cats are better companions than dogs We all know that common saying that ‘’A dog is a man’s best friend.” Even though that saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy, including myself. For many people, a cat is their best friend. Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent house pets as they are good companions. They are civilized members of the
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theme” In this short story “The last Dog” by Katherine Patterson, is a dog and a dog’s best friend who lives inside a dome because they believed the outside world was dangerous. The lesson of this story is to trust your own instinct. I really enjoyed reading this because it reminded me when I was a kid and first got my dog. That relationship between us was almost unbreakable. The author did a wonderful job making the words come to life and making a memory in my head. Brock was raised in the
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