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This annual competition inspires Arlington students in grades three through six to pen essays on topics relating to responsible pet ownership.
The contest promotes responsible pet ownership with a variety of topics that include thought-provoking questions for each grade level.
The 2024 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest is sponsored by:
Congratulations to this year's winners!
Essay Topic: How can we coexist with wildlife?
Essay Topic: What is migration and why do some animals migrate?
Essay Topic: How are animals affected by the environment?
Essay Topic: Which animal species is endangered from loss of habitat and what can we do to help?
Essay Topic: If you could make up a holiday for animals, what holiday would it be and how would you celebrate it?
Essay Topic: How do you think animals communicate with people?
Essay Topic: If you could make one rule for the world to follow about animals and everyone had to follow it...what would that rule be?
Essay Topic: In 2060 how will animal shelters be different than they are today?