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Here are our Winners:

Elementary School Winner

Tony

Kitley Intermediate School

Tony's Essay:

Love Awaits at the Humane Society of Indianapolis

People need to adopt pets from the humane society because there are a lot of them and the pets need us! I am going to tell you why you should do this.

People that are looking to get pets should adopt pets instead of buying them because you can save an animal's life. If you adopt an animal from a shelter, you will not have to take them to get their first shots and to get them fixed. You will have to buy food and toys for them, but it is worth the friendship you will have for them. Some of the animals that need adopted are already trained.

Animals need a good home. These animals need loving and care just like every other animal that you can buy. Some animals you can adopt will protect you in your home.

These are just some of the many reasons to adopt a pet and not buy one. So, you should go to the Humane Society of Indianapolis and adopt a pet. These animals need a second chance. We all need to take care of animals.

Middle School Winner

Crystal

Clay Middle School

Crystal's Essay:

Love Awaits at the Humane Society of Indianapolis

Love is awaiting you at the Humane Society. What form of love would that be? Animal love!

Come adopt a pet! Pets are great friends. They can comfort you when you're sad and won't interrupt you when you're talking. They'll never tell your secrets and can make you giggle just by licking your face!

Pets are a companion for the lonely and an entertainer for the bored. They help people relieve stress and forget some of their sorrows.

Besides, think of the difference it will make in the pet's lives. I'm sure they'll appreciate it greatly if someone came and brought them into a family where they can be loved, petted, and pampered.

So, next time you drive by the Humane Society, take a look inside! It'll only take a few minutes, and who knows? You may fall in love with a pet and change their lives forever.