Earth Dog Mail
Thanks for all your letters—they're great! I'm adding as many as I can, but it takes time, so don't worry if yours isn't up yet.
The contest submissions will be posted shortly. Remember, all contest submissions must include Earth Dog in the story and solve an environmental problem. Problem-solving skills are key! However, this page is for letters. If you'd like to send a letter and haven't joined the Earth Dog Club, click here. Write as often as you'd like! Be an Earth Dog—get involved!
Recent Letters from Earth Dog Club Members
Todd – Age 11, Holland, PA
"I love this site."
Nicole – Age 9, Brooklyn, NY
"Earth Dog saves the Earth and he can save our planet anytime!"
Gloria
"I liked your letter. I wish I was there with you.
Sincerely,
Gloria"
Pamela
"And to you too.
THE ONE,
THE ONLY,
PAMELA!!!"
Joshua – Age 11, Viola, IL
"Hello, my name is Joshua. I love the master!
Please, I would love to hear from you!
Bye!"
Madeline – Age 10, Franklinville, NJ
"My name is Madeline, and I just wanted to tell you how terrible it is. Oh, Earth Dog, it's terrible! The pollution is just so bad! The air is dark, and it's hard to breathe. All the fish in the lakes get caught in the trash, and the animals get hurt. I try to clean it up, but there's just too much. Nobody wants to help because they don't want to get their hands dirty. I think you can help, Earth Dog. You care so much about the environment. Maybe you could encourage people to recycle and conserve water. You could have awards, contests, prizes, and pictures with you. If you could come to my town, it would make me the happiest fifth-grader! Thank you for reading this and for caring about the environment."
Alexandra – Age 9, Corvallis, OR
"People have been throwing away garbage everywhere, some in trash cans, and some wherever. About 40% of it is recyclable and reusable. Help Earth Dog figure out how to get people to do the right thing."
Lauren – Age 12, Minnetonka, MN
"Earth Dog, our garbage is piling up so high that astronauts can see it from the moon! The problem started because people are using containers that don't break down, like plastic. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to help people recycle. You could share cool ways to reuse trash, like making a wind chime out of metal cans. Garbage is taking up space that animals need for homes. We hope you agree to this important mission!"
Alecia – Age 12, Washington State
"Watching a TV show, I saw a man who found thousands of logs under one of the Great Lakes. He wanted to salvage them. If we could recover these logs, it would help save trees and clean up our rivers, oceans, and lakes. Salvaging logs may be costly, but it could also be safer for beaches. If money was spent on salvaging logs, fewer trees would need to be cut down."
Jaime – Age 12, Auckland, New Zealand
"Fruit flies are interesting. They are used in genetic studies because of their short life cycle. Some fruit flies are pests, but others are beneficial because they destroy harmful plants. The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, attacks various fruits, like grapes and oranges."
Heather – Age 11, California
"The United States used to be covered with trees, but now only a small portion remains. Cutting down trees is destroying animal habitats. If we keep cutting down trees, our future generations won't have a chance to see the beautiful forests. We could reduce logging by using new materials for paper and by building cities in the desert instead of in forests."
Kylie – Age 14, Melbourne, VIC
"Logging is a major environmental problem in Australia. State forests are being logged, and soon native forests might be, too. What are we going to do when all the trees are gone? It takes at least 100 years for a tree to develop large branches with hollows for certain animals. If we keep cutting down trees, we're destroying the future."
Samuel – Age 6, Perth, Washington
"Our family likes to recycle. We reuse plastic shopping bags and have a recycling bin at home. I keep glass bottles to use as water bottles or to play bowling. If we don't recycle, more trees will be cut down, and birds and other living things will lose their homes."
Fernando – Age 12, Paramount, CA
"We should get rid of things that create bad air. We should use electric trains or other things that don't produce air pollution."
Tabatha – Age 12, Fallon, NV
"Everybody puts trash on the ground instead of in garbage cans. At school, we have a lot of garbage on the ground, so our class picks it up after recess. It keeps seagulls from eating the garbage. It's better to pick up garbage than leave it where animals can get caught in it or eat it."
Samantha – Age 7, South Bend, IN
"In my school, there's a kid named Brian. He's a nice boy, but he doesn't care about the environment. His dad was smoking and threw away his cigarette butt in a pond, which a duck ate, leading to the duck's death. People dump trash in landfills, but they eventually fill up. Earth Dog, can you help us with this problem? We need more recycling centers!"
Miranda – Age 12, Cary, NC
"Pollution is a major problem. It affects animals in the air, water, and land. If everyone stopped polluting, the next generation would have a better place to live. My school cleans a river twice a year, but if every school did this, it would make a big difference."
Megan Elizabeth – Age 10, Rancho Cordova, CA
"The loss of old-growth forests is a major environmental concern. The U.S. used to be covered with trees, but now only a small fraction remains. This loss affects both animal habitats and air quality. Help Earth Dog find a way to reverse this problem."
Bethany – Age 11, Anderson, IN
"Earth Dog, I need your help! People want to build a landfill just across the street from my school. This will destroy the land, plants, animals, and natural resources. Can you help us see what the future would look like if they go ahead with this landfill? Good luck!"
Katie – Age 10, Crystal, IL
"We need to cut back on garbage. If we don't, our whole planet will get trashed. It might even affect our children's children. I recently saw someone throw trash on the ground, and it made me really upset. It's important to stop littering!"
Emily – Age 12, Ontario, Canada
"I very much agree that air pollution is disgusting. If you go to a big city, you almost choke. Some people get sick just passing by a factory on the highway. We need to do better. If everyone went on a bus instead of driving alone, we'd use less gas. Carpooling is another good option."
Caroline – Age 14, Swedesboro, NJ
"Trash is a serious problem, and recycling is a great solution. However, some people just don't care. This attitude is a death sentence for future generations. Earth Dog, we need to come up with solutions to ensure recycling is a priority."
Brittany – Age 10, Union, MO
"Ocean pollution is a problem we can all help solve. If you drive an oil ship, make sure it doesn't leak. An oil spill hurts the food chain and damages the environment."
Sean Elliott – Age 12, Hatboro, PA
"Earth Dog is a combination of a dog and Earth—that's why they call him Earth Dog. Plus, he's down to Earth!"
Sarah – Age 9, Cobden, IL
"Did you know that paper is made from trees? Wasting a piece of paper is like destroying a tree. If you throw away paper, you're harming the planet. Remember to recycle!"
Rodrigo – Age 12, Augusta, MA
"If we destroy nature, there will be no life."
Karmin – Age 10, SB, CA
"Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived at the end of our block. She always thought she could do whatever she wanted. One day, I saw her throwing trash on the ground. I talked to her about it, and she started picking up trash wherever she saw it. Let's all work together to keep our environment clean!"
Jason – Age 17, Redondo Beach, CA
"In the jungles of Brazil, people are still cutting down trees in the Amazon rainforest. Earth Dog needs to help plant more seeds and stop them from cutting down more trees."
Elyse – Age 9, Beavercreek, OH
"Do you know that tires and old ropes can be used to make playground equipment? A single car has four tires, which can be used to make four swings. My friend and I are raising money to buy trash cans for our forest. We need to protect the special places where we play."
Chelsie – Age 12, Spokane, WA
"We should save our trees because they are important to Mother Nature. They also provide homes for animals and make forests beautiful. We should help the environment by protecting the trees and not wasting them."
Cassie – Age 9, Livermore, CA
"Acid rain is a serious problem, and Earth Dog should have a mission to address it."
Bonnie, Russelville, USA
"There is a problem with trash and pollution. People are throwing their trash in lakes and rivers, and it's hurting fish and whales. Chicken farms and paper mills are dumping polluted water into lakes and rivers. Earth Dog, can you help raise awareness to stop this?"
Denise – Age 36, South Plainfield, NJ
"I'm an adult learner, and sharing my findings with my first graders is an amazing experience. I'm very excited to share Earth Dog with my new class this fall!"
Emily – Age 14, Elmwood Park, IL
"I play many sports like hockey, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. I also play the recorder and collect rocks. Earth Dog, you're awesome!"
Tony – Age 8, Flemington, NJ
"I enjoyed your story, Earth Dog. Was it hard to make your neighbors aware that they could make a difference by doing small things like not running the water while brushing their teeth?"
Garen – Age 10, Glendale, CA
"I agree with you, Earth Dog—people are polluting Mother Nature. I'm trying to clean it up, but I can't do it alone. We need more people to help clean up our environment."
Remy – Age 7, Chapel Hill, NC
"I think helping the environment is a great idea. I like the story about Earth Dog. I'm looking forward to receiving emails from you and joining the Earth Dog Club."
