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Community Challenge- Mrs. Goble’s Class

Posted by Gypsy in Community Challenge Project, Community Service Date: March 8, 2009

Hi Boys and Girls,

Isn’t this an exciting weekend?  Are you following your musher?

I received a really nice letter from Mrs. Gobles 3rd grade class at Cannelton Elementary in Cannelton, Indiana.  They have been very busy this year with Community Projects.  Their first project was for the Perry County Animal Shelter.  They wanted to help the homeless animals at the shelter find new homes. First, they went to the shelter to play with the animals. I know the animals really enjoyed that!

[nggallery id="167"]While there, they took pictures and got information about each animal.  When they returned to school, they made posters featuring the dogs and cats up for adoption.  They then put the posters up throughout community at local businesses such as gas stations and restaurants.  They also made paper ornaments with each animals picture on it and placed them on the class Christmas tree.  The students then brought in spare change, dog toys and bedding.  They raised $100 for the shelter plus supplies.  Isn’t that wonderful? There efforts helped find homes for animals who really needed one.  One very lucky cat found a home with Mrs. Goble. I asked the class why they picked this project and they said, “We feel it is so important for people who are looking for a new pet for their family to consider the adoption option. That is why we decided to help promote our animal shelter. We hope others will do the same. “

Their current project is to help the shelter purchase a grooming kit. This kit will be used to  clean up the animals and get them ready for adoption.  They are planning a celebration at the shelter when they deliver the kit.  The celebration will include a cake for the humans and treats for the animals.  They will take pictures of the new arrivals to the shelter and make new posters to feature them and hopefully find new homes for the newest members of the shelter.

Another project they did this year which had a direct link to the Iditarod was to make 100 booties for musher Ramey Smith.  They joined the Bootie Brigade which is a group of sewers who make booties for mushers in the Iditarod. They said they “were happy to be a part of the race in this way, because not only are they helping a musher but they are directly helping the dogs who make the race possible.”

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I asked Mrs. Goble what she thought the children have learned.  She said, “they have learned that it doesn’t matter how old you are, anyone and everyone can help make the world a better place. They also learned that they can have a whole lot of fun doing it.”

Currently, a flat Ramey (modeled after Flat Stanley) they made is in Alaska enjoying the race and sending them back reports and pictures. They are very excited about this.  Flat Ramey even called them the other day and let them talk to the real Ramey!

Congratulations Mrs. Gobles class.  We K9 reporters are very proud of you.  You have helped a lot of cats and dogs find nice homes and families who will love them and take care of them.

Is your class doing a Community service project to help animals?  We’d love to hear from you and feature you on our blog.

Have fun this week following the race,

Gypsy

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10 Comments

  1. Well I have a dog which is very allergic to all kinds of things, like ticks, or foods, and she’s always getting sick. Her breed is Cairn Terrier I was wondering if there was something for allergies for animals or is the breed Cairn Terrier a normal symptom with allergies. Not just dogs but for cats and others too.
    Elisa
    P.S. Do birds have allergies?

    Hi Elisa, I’m sure your vet can help with your dogs allergies. I don’t know for sure but I think any animal can get allergies. I’m send good doggie thoughts to your dog. Gypsy

    Posted by Elisa on March 9, 2009 | Permalink

  2. Do you like to eat salad and chicken.
    Briana Mosley.
    P,s, do you want to have a nice talk.
    Hi Briana, I LOVE chicken. I don’t usually get salad to eat although I do like vegetables. Thanks for writing. Gypsy

    Posted by Briana on March 9, 2009 | Permalink

  3. How do you track the mushers??????
    we love dogs and goooddd luck to the mushers
    thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by emily & hatice on March 10, 2009 | Permalink

  4. go Ken Anderson

    Posted by Anonymous on March 10, 2009 | Permalink

  5. Hey my name is Sarah,Hope Lutheren School. I good luck Dee Dee,I hope you do well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m rooting for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love Sarah age9 . Bye

    Posted by sarah on March 10, 2009 | Permalink

  6. Do you like to ride dog sleds
    I don’t ride in a dog sled I pull it (with my team) and I love to pull the sled and run on my team. Thanks for writing. Gypsy

    Posted by Josh on March 11, 2009 | Permalink

  7. Thanks for that great letter because I loved what you wrote to me. P.s. you are the great Love Briana
    Thanks Briana, we love getting letters and answering your questions. Gypsy

    Posted by Briana on March 11, 2009 | Permalink

  8. hi. very nice blog
    Thanks

    Posted by Anonymous on March 13, 2009 | Permalink

  9. when the dogs are running do they stop to go to the bathroom
    This is a common question we are asked. Most of the dogs have learned to go while they are running.

    Posted by jake on March 13, 2009 | Permalink

  10. did you answer my picture note?how many comments do you have on the page I wrote on so it will be easy to find.

    Posted by ava on March 16, 2009 | Permalink

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