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Ron was a twelve year old with red hair, green eyes, and was 

right-handed. He liked animals. One day Ron was walking to 

school and he saw a lot of stray dogs and cats. Ron thought 

about all the animals that need homes. The next day was 

Saturday, and Ron went to visit his great uncle who lost his 

wife, Ron's aunt, a year ago. Ron found his uncle sitting on 

the couch watching TV. Ron's uncle told him that he doesn't 

have much to do at home. Ron remembered all the strays 

that he saw outside who didn't have anyone to take care of 

them. Ron said, "Uncle Marvin, would you like to have a pet 

to keep you company and give you something to do?" Uncle 

Marvin scratched his beard and answered, "Yes, I think I 

might like that very much. A dog would be nice. Do you know 

where I could get one?" 

Ron said, "I have an idea, but I need some time. Give me a 

month, and I will find a dog for you." Uncle Marvin smiled and 

said, "Thanks, Ron. That would make me very happy and give 

me an excuse to leave the house." 

The next day Ron went to see his friend Nick whose father Dr. 

Cohen was a veterinarian. Nick had black hair, brown eyes, one 

dimple in his left cheek, and was left-handed. Ron asked Nick if 

he'd like to join him on a project. "You see, Nick, I have this 

great idea, to give stray animals a home with lonely old people, 

like my great uncle Marvin. I saw him yesterday, and he said 

he'd like to have a dog. Nick, do you think your Dad could check 

the dogs and cats that we want to bring to the old people?" "No 

problem," said Nick, "Let's go ask him now." The boys went to 

look for Nick's dad, Mickey Cohen. Dr. Cohen agreed to check 

and inoculate all the dogs and cats!

Nick said, "Let's ask our neighbor old Mrs. Simpson if she wants a 

cat or dog." "Great idea! Let's go now!" said Ron excitedly. The 

boys crossed the road and knocked on the door to Mrs. Simpson's 

house. Nothing happened. "Maybe she's not home," said Ron. 

"Nah, she just moves very slowly. I see the light on inside." Finally 

the door opened and a gray-haired short old lady asked, "What do 

you want, kiddies?" in a tired voice. "Hi, Mrs. Simpson. I'm Nick 

Cohen from across the street, and this is my friend Ron. We're 

looking for people to take care of cats and dogs who don't have 

homes. Would you like to take in a homeless cat?" "Oh yes," 

answered Mrs. Simpson, "I used to have a cat, but he was hit by a 

bus. I would love to get another cat, but he must be inoculated, of 

course." "Not to worry, Mrs. Simpson, my dad will take care of 

that. He's a vet," explained Nick. "You kids are so thoughtful. I'll 

tell all my friends," said Mrs. Simpson. Nick and Ron said goodbye 

and returned to Nick's house to plan the project which they decided 

to call Furry Friends.

Nick and Ron made a list of what they would need for 

"Furry Friends." Then they printed fliers asking for 

donations of animal cages, blankets, pet toys, collars, 

leashes and other things. They posted the fliers in 

supermarkets, on trees and in apartment buildings. Nick 

suggested going to pet stores to see if they had 

equipment to give away. The first week they were able 

to collect 15 cages, 3 bags of dog food, 4 bowls, 5 

blankets, 1 dog and 1 cat. The next week Dr. Cohen 

checked the animals, gave them shots and pills, so the 

week after the animal were ready to go to their new 

owners. Mrs. Simpson and Uncle Marvin were very 

happy to meet their furry friends. Mrs. Simpson called 

her new cat Fluffy because he had long hair. Uncle 

Marvin called his dog Lucky because she was lucky to 

have a home. 

Before they brought the dog and cat to their new 

owners, they prepared and put up fliers. On the fliers 

they wrote that any person living in an old aged home 

or senior center who wanted to own a pet could contact 

them at 123 4567 910.

We need animal cages,  

blankets, pet toys,   collars, 

leashes and other things. 

for our project "Furry 

Friends"

Please call 123 4567 910

Thanks! Nick and Ron

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