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