Volunteering at an Animal Sanctuary
As the ____ of our school club Care for Animals, I organized a volunteer trip to an animal sanctuary for my club members.
An animal sanctuary is a special place where ____, injured, or abused animals can live in a safe and caring environment.
All the club members and I agreed that the sanctuary ____ be the perfect place to learn about animal care.
____ for a new experience, we set out to volunteer.
July 29, Monday
Our club arrived at the ____ Animals sanctuary.
Jane, the ____ member in charge of animal care, welcomed us with a big smile and gave us a tour of the facility.
It was ____ to see bears and elephants moving freely in a large field.
Our tasks for the day included cleaning the shelter and preparing food for the ____.
While cleaning the habitats, we checked if there were any hazards that could harm the ____.
Then, we helped prepare the food by cutting up fruits and ____ and dividing them into several large baskets.
For old ____ with weak teeth, we chopped bananas instead of the sugarcane that they usually eat.
Spending the whole day helping ____ with the animals was an incredible experience for me.
It was a rewarding experience, and I was impressed with the attention the staff members gave to ____ the animals.
July 30, Tuesday
____, we did something special for Ben and Lily.
These two ____ bears were rescued after they had been raised illegally in a tiny cage on a farm for many years.
To help the bears restore their natural instincts, we carried out some ____ activities known as “behavioral enrichment.”
For example, we made honey-log ____ for the bears.
First, we made several ____ in a log and filled them with honey.
Then, we hung the honey-log feeders on trees near the ____’ habitat.
As bears are intelligent and curious creatures, they can become bored and stressed when lacking ____ and physical stimulation.
The honey-log feeders stimulate their natural ____ and keep them as active as they would be in the wild.
After a while, Ben and Lily approached the feeders and started eating the ____ inside. They are so cute!
July 31, Wednesday
This morning, we had the opportunity to learn ____ animal treatment thanks to Molly, an elderly elephant.
After spending 25 years carrying tourists along rough roads, she ____ a twisted spine and foot pain.
In order to support Jane in taking care of Molly’s foot, we took part in ____ reinforcement training, which involves using rewards to encourage desirable behaviors.
____ I gently touched her foot with a pole and called out, “foot,” she lifted it.
We then rewarded her with a sweet piece of watermelon, her ____ fruit.
This training helps reduce the stress that animals experience ____ controlled situations, such as treatment or a health examination.
The good news is Molly ____ to be adapting well, and I expect her to get better soon.
August 1, Thursday
On the last day, we were called to the rescue center due to a ____ emergency.
Some dehydrated birds ____ fallen out of the sky in the city and were brought to the center.
Following the veterinarian’s guidance, we provided water to the birds while the vets treated their broken wings and ____ and injected them with vitamins for a speedy recovery.
It was shocking that this type of accident happens every ____ since the high temperatures dry up water sources in the city.
Caring for the birds, I couldn’t ____ but reflect on the impact of human activities on climate change and how it harms animals.
Saying goodbye to the animals and staff, I felt ____ for the opportunity to volunteer.
____ this experience, I learned the importance of treating animals with respect and care.
I ____ came to realize that humans are just another kind of animal and share the Earth with all other living creatures.
To ____ animal welfare, I’ll work hard with Care for Animals members.
Hopefully, I'll have the chance to ____ at another sanctuary next summer.
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