PRESS RELEASES - January 2008

January 18, 2008

Call for Entries
Animal Essay Contest is Underway

The annual competition that inspires students to write essays about topics relating to responsible pet ownership begins Tuesday, January 22. The Arlington Animal Essay Contest is open to all students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 who reside within the city limits of Arlington. The entry deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1.

Last year, the contest drew 546 entries. The top three winners in each grade level receive United States Savings Bonds. First place winners are awarded $500, second place winners $350, and third place winners $150.

Winners will be recognized at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, during the Regular Meeting of the Arlington City Council.

Essays must not exceed 500 words. Essays will be judged on the elements of effective writing and must be written on the topic assigned by grade level:

 Grade 3 Essay Topic: If animals could talk, what would they say?
 Grade 4 Essay Topic: What feelings do you think animals have?
 Grade 5 Essay Topic: What are some ways that you can make life better for animals in your community?
 Grade 6 Essay Topic: How do animals benefit us in our daily lives?

This year’s contest is sponsored by the City of Arlington Community Services Department/Animal Services Division, Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore Sheri Capehart (District 2), Time Warner Cable, The Star-Telegram and the Office of Communication.

For more information about the contest, visit www.arlingtontx.gov/animals or call Animal Services Manager Chris Huff at 817-451-3436 or Chrishandra.Huff@arlingtontx.gov.