I would pick a dog.  I like dogs because they’re cute.
Brandon Stapleton, K, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe

I would pick a cheetah because they’re fast like me.
Isaiah Fields, K, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe

I would pick a pony because I could ride it.
Abbigail Scalf, K, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe

I would pick a horse because I could ride it and feed it.
Bentley Trivette, K, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe

I would pick every animal.
Avery Vineyard, K, Hilton Elementary, Ms. Howe

If I could have any animal as a pet it would be a zebra. I like the stripes on a zebra. They look very mesmerizing to me. The way they swish their tail it looks like a tornado when it goes around. One day I want to ride a zebra and I will ride like the wind. That is why I want a zebra.
Ashley Gardner, 4th, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

If I had any pet I would get a guard dog. It can guard your door if you have a brother or sister. That would be so cool. I could put it at my door and no one could go in. also it could bite an intruder’s arms. That would be so cool and that’s why a guard dog would be the best pet.
Parker Jenkins, 3rd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

If I could choose any animal in the world to keep as a pet it would be a snake. I would love watching it slither through my house. I would teach the snake to listen to me. When it is trained, I would teach it to be nice to everyone so everyone would think that the snake is kind. I would love it if I could have a snake for a pet.
Cheyenne Carrier, 3rd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

If I could pick any animal, I would pick a guard dog because they could guard you from danger. I like dogs because you can play with them and they are cute. My neighbor has a guard dog. That’s why I would want a guard dog for my pet. They are amazing!
Isaiah Falin, 3rd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

Boom!!! Is the sound of mutant creepers. That’s the pet I want. I know they aren’t real but I want one. They can blow up like a bomb and then respawn. I would name it Bomby because it’s like a bomb. Over all I am saying I love mutant creepers and that is why I would love to have a mutant creeper as a pet.
Ayden Hilderbrand, 3rd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

If I could have any pet in the world I would pick a horse. They have a very soft mane. I also think they are beautiful and fun to ride. We also have carrots to feed a horse at home. When I grow up, I’m thinking of buying a farm for my horse. Wouldn’t it be so fun to have a pet horse!
Taylor Shupe, 4th, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

I would love to have a pet cheetah because he can outrun me and I can chase him. They can run fast through the sand. It can run up to 68-75 miles per hour. A cheetah is the pet I would like to own because they are very ferocious.
Dylan Carter, 3rd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

If I could have any animal as a pet, I would choose a monkey because I’ve never had a sibling my age and the monkey could keep me company. I would dress him and take him to school with me if it was allowed. It would be super fun to have a monkey just like my stuffed animal, Crazy Monkey, which I have had since I was born. I would hold his hand through vet appointments. That is why I would choose a monkey out of any animal for a pet.
Destiny Porter, 4th, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

If I could have any animal, I would choose a penguin. I chose a penguin because they have very smooth feathers. Also, the colors in their feathers are very appealing to me. Sometimes they can be very funny to watch while they play around and when they dance. Those are the reasons why I would like to have a penguin as a pet.
Ari Hernandez, 4th, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

If I could have any animal as a pet it would be leopard. Leopards are very big and fuzzy. You could also train it and enter it in a cat show. People would be mind-blown! Most of all, I would like to have a big furry companion to be with.
Elizabeth Duncan, 4th, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

I would like to have a dolphin. You can put your hand on its mouth and swim with it. You can also put your feet on its mouth and it will swim with you. You can hold on to its fin and swim with it through the water. You can also teach it tricks with toys. That is why I would like a dolphin. Wouldn’t that be so cool!
Candi Keller, 3rd, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

I would have a tall giraffe as a pet. I would name my giraffe Mimi. She would take me to school every day. Mimi would help me reach things that are high. It’s good to have a best friend, and Mimi would be mine!
Kelly Quillen, 4th, Hilton Elementary, Mrs. Crawford

If I could have a pet, it would be a pug. They are adoring creatures. They are sweet and cuddly. They also don`t have to eat a lot of food. They are playful and funny.
Landan Jenkins, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any pet, it would be a dog. My dog will be a bulldog because they are so nice. They are also very cute.
Cynthia Daniels, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would want a dog because my dogs were lovable, kind, and beautiful. They bark when an intruder comes around the house. That is the only reason why I would want a dog. I think they’re cute. I like them because I’m a dog person.
Rachel Eldrirdge, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I had a dog it would be a pug because they’re adorable. They are so little. I would also like to have a husky because they’re fluffy and adorable.
Isaac Hensley, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I already have a dog and a cat but if I wanted another pet if would be a cute little, furry rabbit. It would be really cool if I had a furry rabbit. I would name my pet rabbit Cuddles.
Abigail Carrelli, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

My favorite pet that I would want is a Chinchilla. The reason I like the Chinchilla is because they have soft fur. They have very small hands and they like to eat raisins.
Also, they have a small tail.
Thomas DeLong, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would like to have a ferret. I could teach it to steal my sister’s phone. I could teach it to steal my brother’s phone and teach it to steal my mom and dad’s phone.
Landon Dyke, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have a pet it would be a monkey. Why, because they can swing and climb. And they can play with other monkeys. If I could get one its name would be Brown.
Seth Russell, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would like to have a monkey because they can flip. They can also jump really high. They climb trees too.
Kendra Spurlock, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any animal as a pet I would have a turtle. So I can see how a turtle acts, see if it will stay in a tank. Or maybe to see if it will eat leaves. So I can look and see things about it. And to see the way it acts.
Arwen Perry, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any animal as a pet it would be a parrot. Because it is colorful. It will be easy to take care of. It would fun to play with.
Genesis Morales, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

A husky puppy because it is a beautiful dog. I like huskies because they can be different colors. Also they get really large and fluffy. A husky is a pretty animal.
Gabriella Faith Hamilton, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would choose a tuxedo cat because they are so cute, soft, and playful. They are irresistible and lots of fun.
Danton Saylor, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I had any pet, it would be a bunny because it’s fluffy. It would be fun to play with. It would be fun to sleep with him. It would be fun to watch him hop around. And that’s why I want a bunny.
Hailey Middleton, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would like to have a pet hamster. They are cute as a button. They are as funny as a clown. They are very playful.
Jayden Bocanegra, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I had any animal as a pet it would be a lion. It will be crazy first but I would tame it. I will have so much fun I will take him anywhere. He and I will be good friends.
Adrienne Grabeel, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I want to have a tiger as a pet. They are as cute as a button and they’re very protective. They are so fun to play with and cuddly.
Jordan Brooks, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any animal, I would want a dog. I will teach it to chase my cow. They are cute as a button.
Brice Necessary, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I want a black wolf with a white spot. I love wolves. It has part German shepherd in it. I would take him for walks. I would name him Sadie.
Shaun Clay Clonce, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any animal, it would be a white fur tiger. I like tigers because they are big and they need attention and I`m good at giving animals attention. They have soft fur and their fur is shiny. They are really fluffy with little cute eyes.
Bethany Hensley, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any animal as a pet I would have a baby gorilla. They are so cute! I went to the zoo last year and I saw two of them playing together on a gorilla swing! My mom got a video of them. If I had a pet baby gorilla I would play with it, give it a banana, and watch him peel it. I would watch it do everything! I love gorillas because they are unique.
Kenzie Marsee, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would like to have a shark, why do you ask? I think they are cool and awesome. I think their teeth are huge.  I wonder if I will get one.
Blake Long, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would get a cheetah because they have many talents. They can run up to 70 miles per hour. And their cubs are really cute. I hope I get a cheetah.
Logan Catron, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would like a baby black wolf. I would take good care of it. I would breed it with a gray wolf. And it would be fun to play with it. But I don’t know what to feed it.
Drake Cheek, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I love animals so much and I could not pick just one. At home I have dogs, cats, and horses. At my aunt’s house I have cows, dogs, cats, and a fish. At my papaw’s house I have cows, horses, dogs, chickens, pigs, and cats. So I have A LOT of animals so there is no way I could even try to pick.
Macee Collins, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any animal as a pet it would be a monkey. I like monkeys because they are cute. They are fuzzy and cuddly. I would play with it and sleep with it. I would take it to the store with me and everywhere I go. I would feed it bananas and whatever monkeys like. It would be a good pet.
Emilee Smith, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would want a tiger. I could be a very popular. I know it would be very dangerous but I would keep him in a cage. I would feed him with a crane. I will raise him and hold him. I would let him run free while he is a baby.
Austin Tidmore, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could get another pet it would be a horse. Mostly because I love horseback riding and taking care of animals. Even though sometimes a horse can be very dangerous. I have a huge field the horses can run and play in. I hope one day I get a horse.
Makenzie Hensley, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would chose a wolf. And I would train it to kill anyone who is trespassing. It would be gray. I would name it Sally if it was a girl.
Austin Golden, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any pet I would pick a red panda cub. I think they are adorable. They do not look like pandas though, they look more like foxes. I would love to have one.
Jackie Alexis Delph, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I like animals, but if I had to pick just one it would be a golden lab. I would like to train it to do tricks. I would also play with it and I think my little brother Sawyer would like it too. That is why I want one.
McKenzie Daniels, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

My pet would be a crocodile. It can catch fish for me. I could feel what a crocodile’s scales feel like. I could also ride it. It would be neat to find out how big it can grow.
Bryan David, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would get a koala bear because they are cute and fluffy. I would take care of it. I would love it until I die. I saw pictures of them before. Also I have been to the zoo and saw them and they are so precious!!! Did you know that koala bears sleep 20 hours a day? I couldn’t believe it either!!! Well I got to go. Bye!!!
Kristen Ball, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any pet it would be a river otter because they are adorable and are easily trained. River otters can swim fast and do flips and they can snuggle you. River otters are cuter than a baby. I wonder if I will ever get one soon.
Olivia Parks, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any pet I would have a black panther cat. They are fast. They can hunt better than men.
Dylan McCurry, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I had any animal I could imagine, I would choose a dog. I would choose a dog because they like to play a lot with you. The second reason I would like a dog as a pet is because their fur is very soft and they are very cute.
Jonathan Hampton, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would have a dog because they are really cool. You can train them to do awesome things. Specifically a Golden retriever or a German shepherd. Those are my favorite dogs.
Matthew Jackson, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I had any pet in the world, I would want a pug. They are cute and have mushed noses. They are fat and wrinkly. Pugs are so cute! I want a pug really bad.
Cameron Goins, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

I would have a red fox. They are red and red is my favorite color. They are funny. They are fast. They are nice, helpful, and cool.
Parker Jackson, 5th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any pet it would be a unicorn. I would have a unicorn so I could fly away. I think it would be fun to have a unicorn. A unicorn would be an interesting pet to have.
Jessica Lowe, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any pet it would be a dog. The reason I would have a dog is because they are loyal and playful. Another reason is because they are more active than cats and they are good guard dogs.
Ethan Hatfield, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mrs. Wilder

I would get a panda because they are very fluffy and very cute. They are also cuddly. I would train them to do tricks. If I could pick one pet, it would be a panda.
Alizabeth Dixon, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any pet I would choose an arctic fox. Because its fur is white and soft. Also I think it will be a good protector of the house.
Brianna Spencer, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If you were asked to pick any animal in the world what would it be? Would it be a snake, fox, or maybe even a dragon? Well I would choose a lion because lions are basically like a cat and if you train it when it is young it would be a great pet.
Kaley Shupe, 8th, Jonesville Middle, Mrs. Brooks

If I could have any animal in the world it would be a dog and not just any dog, a miniature Yorkie. I love dogs! I have had dogs before but I have fallen in love with this type of dog. One of my aunt’s neighbors has one and I get to go over there and play with it.
Savannah Seale, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have pet I would have hamster. Because I like to see it run around in its ball. I like to play with it. They are so cute. I like to feel its fur.
Hunter Hensley, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have a pet it would be a bunny. I have two but I want one inside. If I could choose one it would be gray. That is why I would have a bunny as a pet.
Eli Day, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any animal for a pet it would be a dog. I love dogs. I think that they are the best pets and are the most fun. They are playful, and if you train them right they can sit, play fetch, and roll over. And if I could have any pet in the world it would be a dog.
James Hatfield, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any pet it would be a koala. They are so cute. I would snuggle it to death. They are cool because they don’t look vicious but they are.
Brenan Hensley, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any pet I would have a pet panda. I like them because they’re cute. They’re also lazy and move slow and I like that. I would put its bed on my top bunk. I would train it to climb up my bed and go to sleep. That is why I like pandas.
James Cook, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio

If I could have any animal as a pet I would have a dolphin. My favorite animals are dolphins because you can swim with them and I love to swim. They are blue, I like the color blue. That is the animal I would want.
Destiny Britton, 6th, Elydale Elementary, Mr. DiVirgilio