Personal Narrative: My Trip To Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

up as we ran to the monument. Hidden underneath the steps was the entrance. Slowly, we make

Luckily, I finally made it to the visitor's center. The lights were on, but only one employee sat at the front desk. I walked in and he looked surprised to see me. "Hello, how can I help you?" He said uncertainly. "It's a long story," I said.

My mom and I then began to search harder than we had before. The next day we found a very adorable dog. On the website they did not have much information about the dog named #199. We found him on Saturday. The shelter was closed on Saturday, and Sunday, so my mom emailed them our application. The only information on the website was that they thought he was a collie/whippet mix, male, playful, and they think that he is about ten months old. On Monday we had not seen or heard a reply yet and my mom and I were becoming very anxious. So on Wednesday my mom called the shelter to ask if they got our application. We kept on our search for our new furry friend and contacted the shelter anxiously awaiting to see what will happen next.

My choice was orangutans, the "man of the forest" which reside on two islands in Indonesia called Sumatra and Borneo. I wish to learn more about their behavior, their ability to live in solitary but also be social at the same time. I think it is fascinating that they are orange and live high up in trees mostly. They are gentle and seem like little old people to me, yet they are so different and clearly wild animals. I've always been so curious why orangutans are so similar to us but are so far down the primate line from us. My experience at the Sacramento Zoo was enjoyable, I noticed all the toys and food they had around in their enclosure. All the primates ignored everyone for the most part but I was able to sort of get their attention with sticks and they seemed intrigued for a moment. Thier was no zoo keepers around to ask the gender though so I wasn't able to find that out. The orangutans were Sumatra Orangutans that are red-orange with light colors throughout the hair, there were two together in the Sacramento Zoos orangutans enclosure. One was smaller and the other was bigger, they both were sitting on a branch high up in their man-made jungle gym. The bigger one was snacking on a branch of leaves and the other was sunbathing nearby. They both used the branches they were sitting on as hammocks always gripping them with their long hands. The two orangutans

journey ahead. Getting through security in record time, I felt accomplished as I headed towards

Dad, I asked when are we going to get a new dog? Me Ashlynn and Makenna really want one. We talked about getting a new dog all the way home. I wondered to myself if today would be the day that me and my sister's dreams would come true.

On 10/17/16 at 6:21pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 3944 Carlton Ave on a dog at large, possible owner known. I arrived at the location and knocked on the door; I received no answer, and left a door notice. As I was talking to the complainant dog owner Johnny Allen Jr arrived home. I talk to Mr. Allen advised him that we have received complaints that his dog was running loose. Mr. Allen stated that his dog is not getting out and if his dog is getting out its due its next door neighbor fencing not being secured. I asked to see Mr. Allen dog, he complied. I asked if his dog was current on dog license and vaccinations. Mr. Allen admitted that his dog is not current on dog license due to him not knowing about the law. Mr.

Everyday, the triplets next door continue to inspire me with their persevering attitude even though they will never be able to walk. As a little girl, I believed I had nothing in common with them, and I tried my best to avoid them outside. One sunny afternoon, my mom urged me to say hello as one of them got the mail. I hesitantly skipped over while ruminating on conversation topics. To my surprise, she greeted me with a warm smile and asked me how school treated me and to bring over my newly adopted dog. On our way up the driveway, she insisted I stand on the back of her wheelchair as she carried both of us up the hill. From that moment on, I realized how something as little as getting the mail is a privilege, and the ability to perform everyday

After the short drive I park at the pack house in the parking spaces (for the size of the house you need dozens of spaces for all the cars).

I followed them as we went through the door then through the narrow hall. We went through another opening I'm guessing it was the plane. I was greeted by men and women who seemed to be pretty happy and were smiling. I wonder why they are on the plane. I saw two open doorways to rooms that held a large amount of chairs. There were also some stairs. I was gently nudge towards some stairs after words where exchanged between the people on the plane which I just notice where wearing matching uniforms and Eddie. I started to walk up the stairs.

One day I went to the columbus zoo with my family it was so much fun. There were a lot of animals that were thair. There are animals that are there that are my favorite. The zoo is always filled with new animals every day. The animals I like are the lions, birds, and the the sea animals I like the manatees,and sharks are my favorite. What I like the best is the sea part of the zoo I like that part because I learned new things about the sea naum animals.

The tiger, standing not more than three feet from me, caught my gaze. It looked at me for only a few seconds before turning away. Of course, since I was in a zoo, there was a sturdy glass shield separating us, but I could not help being thrilled by the experience of locking eyes with a tiger. After all, engaging tourists is what the Virginia Zoological Park is here to do. On the other hand, conservation, the mission of caring for animals, takes most of the zoo's efforts. Tasks like giving the animals medical care, feeding them, designing habits for them, and working to con-serve their species consume the zoo workers’ after closing hours. That's why the zoo declares its motto, "education – recreation – conservation.”

The morning sun was piercing through the trees lighting up the woods. Seemingly bringing life to the forest. The harmonious chirping of birds and the gentle flow of the creek behind me was the only sound. I sat with my dad elevated 20 feet in the air. The tree stands cold steel covered in camo wrapped around us, making us one with the woods. My fingerless gloves held tight to my 6 mm rifle. My dad sitting to my right wearing mostly camo and that orange hat that he always wears with flaps that cover his ears. I looked over the area with the feeling that we would be waiting here for an eternity.

My dog’s name was Aspen after the beautiful mountain in Colorado my parents had their wedding on. She was a boxer, with a mix of light brown and dark brown fur. Aspen is one of the easiest dogs to train. Also, she loved everybody. She defiantly wasn't the cutest dog you will fine but, I believe that she has this soul inside of her that no other living organism had. She had a connection to me. When I was sad or hurt, she immediately knew something was wrong and came over to cheer me up. It would always work. Sometimes I thought she was a type of medicine. She was more than just an ordinary dog. Her and I went through some of the happiest and saddest times. She loved playing, my

Me and my family were traveling to Glacier Park, Canada. I have never been outside of my country so I was really excited. While we were there we hiked up glaciers, mountains and in the woods. It was beautiful and not as hot as California. As a last minute decision we decided to visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, the 4th best dinosaur museum in the world. I learned that life won’t give you everything, you have to search for it.