Lucky Dog Days Page 3

  “Yeah!” shouted Molly.

  Then all the Pee Wees cheered.

  The boys ran up and shook Mrs. Peters’s hand. The girls gave her little hugs.

  Then, when Mr. Peters came home, they cheered for him too.

  A baby might be fun, thought Molly. She didn’t have any little brothers or sisters.

  “Maybe we can take it for a walk in a stroller,” said Mary Beth.

  Mary Beth was very motherly, thought Molly.

  “My mom will buy it a real cute dress if it’s a girl,” said Rachel.

  “I hope it doesn’t have allergies,” said Tracy, wiping her nose.

  It was time for the surprise party to end.

  They had come to give Mrs. Peters a surprise. And instead, she gave one to them!

  The Pee Wees got into a circle. They held hands.

  First they said the Pee Wee Scout pledge together. Then they sang the Pee Wee Scout song.

  Suddenly Molly felt a good feeling in the bottom of her stomach. It felt like her birthday or Christmas. But it wasn’t.

  “Rat’s knees!” she said. “I love Pee Wee Scouts!”

  Be a Pee Wee Scout!

  In Lucky Dog Days, the Pee Wee Scouts visit an animal shelter. They make the dogs very happy. Here are some tips for bringing joy to the dogs in your life!

  If you have a dog …

  Dress Your Dog for Success

  Make sure your dog has a collar with a tag. The tag should include your address and phone number in case your furry friend ever gets lost. And to be extra safe, keep your pet on a leash anytime you aren’t indoors or within a fenced yard.

  Visit the Vet

  Do your parents take you to the doctor several times a year? Your dog should go to the vet for regular check-ups too. Dogs need special shots to protect them from rabies and other diseases. With the help of a vet, your pet should have a long and happy life!

  Keep Your Dog Healthy

  Talk to your vet about how often you should feed your dog and what food is best. Always keep fresh, clean water in a bowl. And don’t forget that dogs need exercise. But don’t try to teach your pet jumping jacks—just go for a walk or play catch!

  You can be a canine’s hero whether or not you have a dog of your own.

  Here’s how!

  Visit a Shelter

  The dogs and other animals at a shelter need love and exercise just as much as any pet. Look for your local animal shelter or humane society in the phone book or on the Internet and find out if you can volunteer as an animal companion.

  Care for a Friend’s Pets

  When your friends go on a family vacation, do they leave their pets behind? Ask if they would like you to take care of their animals while they’re gone. You could learn how to feed a turtle, walk a dog, or brush a cat.

  Look Out for Lost Animals

  Every day, pets leave their homes and aren’t able to find their way back. If you see a stray animal, keep a safe distance. You never know when an animal might be sick, and frightened animals are sometimes dangerous. Here’s what you can do. Notice everything you can from a safe distance. What does the animal look like? Does it have a collar? Then find an adult and ask for help.

  What’s next for

  the Pee Wee Scouts?

  EASTER!

  For much of the world, Easter is a time to dye eggs. But for the Pee Wees, it might be a time to dye … hamsters?!

  Don’t miss BAD, BAD BUNNIES.

  Available January 2008 from

  Stepping Stones.

  About the Author

  Judy Delton was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was the author of more than 200 books for children. She was also successful as a teacher, a speaker, and a class clown. Raising a family of four children, she used the same mix of humor and seriousness that she considered important parts of any good story. She died in St. Paul in 2001.

  About the Illustrator

  Alan Tiegreen has illustrated many books for children, including all the Pee Wee Scouts books. He and his wife currently live in Atlanta, Georgia.