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TO THE RESCUE
Meet

Sheldon

When Caryl McIntire Edwards

wanted a new dog, she went to
the shelter. She wanted a senior

dog, one seven years or older.

She found an eight-year-old dog
named Sheldon. Sheldon lost his home

when his first owner went into nursing care.

Edwards took Sheldon to visit his first owner. “He

tried to put his front paws around her!” exclaims

Edwards. Edwards is a piano player. When she
plays at the nursing home, Sheldon sings along! COVER: KARA COOPER. THIS PAGE: CARYL EDWARDS.

He is vocal. He uses his voice to show how he

feels. He is happy to be with his people.

Now that you have read Kind News, challenge
yourself with these questions:

1. After reading “Pals of the Planet,” what did you 2. After reading “Can Birds Game?” and “To the
think of how Hannah and Austin chose to help Rescue: Meet Sheldon,” did it surprise you that birds
animals? What made them want to help? Think are smart? Did it surprise you that Sheldon was very
about something you love, like animals or nature. Is excited to see his past owner? Why or why not?
there something you are good at, like drawing or Have you ever seen an animal do something you
teaching others? How could you use it to help? thought was amazing? What was it? Why was it
amazing to you?

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