HannahCoulsell

Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu said on Friday the government wanted to "be rid of these dogs as soon as possible" following the death of a four-year-old girl who was mauled by an unregistered American pit bull mastiff cross in Melbourne on Wednesday. The owner of the dog could face charges under the Domestic Animals Act and fines in excess of $19,000. The government has also foreshadowed measures that could include the owners of dangerous dogs facing 20 years' jail in a similar law that applies to culpable drivers. The amnesty for registering dangerous dogs will end, meaning councils can seize and destroy the animals, while a "dob in a dangerous dog" anonymous hotline will also be set up. But Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) spokeswoman Kersti Seksel says socialisation of dangerous dogs rather than banning them would be more effective. Over-regulation for dog owners has not improved the situation so far, Dr Seksel said. "It's understandable that people are now calling for the banning of some breeds, however all the good evidence available shows that this doesn't work," she said in a statement on Friday.

"Unfortunately, we believe the banning and over-regulation of dogs in our communities could be part of the problem as this leads to poor socialisation and increased risk of attacks."

The AVA is instead calling for the government to increase funding for education and socialisation programs for dogs, their owners and young children.

Its statistics show that the most likely victims of dog attacks are children aged under 10, usually by their own dogs at their homes.

"We're never going to be able to prevent every incident, but a really good way to help prevent bites and attack is through socialisation of puppies with people and other dogs at a young age, and teaching our children how to be safe around animals ," Dr Seksel said.

Ayen Chol was killed when the dog escaped a neighbour's home and chased the four-year-old's cousin into her house in St Albans on Wednesday night.

Ayen was watching television in the house when the dog attacked, lunging at her as she clung to her mother's legs.

** Dot Points: **

People want to get rid of pit bull terriors" following the death of a four-year-old girl who was mauled to death.


 * 1) 1. The owner of the dog may receive charges and a $19,000. fine
 * 2) 2. Councils are now saying the want to have the right to be able to sieze and destroy pitbull’s.
 * 3) 3. Specialists say the instead of banning dogs to prevent bites and attack we should socialise with puppies other dogs at a young age and help teach children how to act around different animals.
 * 4) 4. Majority of dog attacks happen to children under the age of 10 and most attacks happen at their own home.


 * Summary: **

People want to get rid of pit bull terriers following the death of a four-year-old girl who was mauled to death. The owner of the dangerous dog may be charged a $19,000 fine and will face many charges. Councils are now arguing for the rights to be able to destroy and hunt down pit-bull terriers. Others say there are alternatives instead of banning dogs, which can prevent bites and attacks, this is socialisation. If children know how to act around certain animals and know how to control an attack there won’t be as many horrific incident’s. Specialists say, most dog attacks happen under the age of 10 and occur in their own home. If we could change that the childhood of children would be much safer and happier.

Great work Hannah - you have effectively picked out the key points and put them into your own words.


 * Characters: || Background || Attitude/values ||
 * Billy || Billy lived with his father whom treated him horribly. Billy went through torture and his father never really respected him. Billy moved away from all of this because he couldn’t take it anymore. That’s how he is in this situation. || Billy is really kind and even though he is quite young to be a hobo, he doesn’t mind about it. He isn’t ashamed of being homeless. He is really kind and generous. He goes into Old Bill’s carriage every morning to give him breakfast, not to mention the time he gave him a packet of cigarette. He is in love with Caitlin also. ||
 * Old Bill || Old Bill had it all, a lovely wife and his favourite, his daughter Jessie. Old Bill wasn’t poor either; he was a lawyer and never had t worry about the money side of things. One day Jessie fell out of a tree and fell into a deep coma, she passed away soon after that. In cause of this his lovely wife lost her life to. She couldn’t handle the death of Jessie and turned to gambling and other traumatic things. Old Bill still has the old little house but he refuses to live their because of all the memories that we’re made, that’s how Old Bill is now homeless. || Old Bill may come across as tought but inside he is so kind. Giving Billy his whole house is such a big ask, I don’t think I could do that! He cares for others and eh wants Billy growing up having a life that he did, before it turned dull. ||
 * Caitlin || Caitlin lives in what you might call, the opposite to Billy and Old Bill. Caitlin’s parents have a lot of money and the last thing she need to worry about it money. Catlin now realises that money isn’t everything and doesn’t take being rich for granted, infact she hates it. || Caitlin Is a kind hearted girl. Yes, she is rich, but she is in love with a homeless boy! Caitlin is generous and the fact that she has enough money to sink a ship, she doesn’t use it to her advantage. ||

The ending to the simple gift was touching but left me curious. Where was old Bill going? Was he going to be okay? What would happen to Billy when Old Bill came back? All these questions are yet to be answered even tough I will make assumptions. I really like the simple gift as it proves to us how lucky we are to live the life we do. We take money almost from granted, “money doesn’t grow on trees” my nana always used to say to me. I thought the ending was perfect with old Bill disappearing into the blue sky. I would have liked to see what was going to happen to old bill but then I guess, only the best stories keep you hanging. The ending of the book makes al the characters come together. Caitlin is ready to tell her parents about how she wants to live her life and who she’s in love with. Billy has a chance to start and new life, and Old Bill, can let go of his old life and the drama that came with it and start fresh. What old Bill did to help Billy is so touching, what if you were in that situation? Would you give all the memories to a kid? Overall, I would recommend this book to many as it’s important to learn the qualities of life and that money isn’t everything.

characters changing over time

Billy has changed to a more accepting character. At the start of the novel her though and knew his life was worthless and wouldn’t think otherwise. He has now accepted that if you don’t like you life you need to accept it and try to change that. Billy is a lot more lovely now and respects himself a lot more.

Old Bill has become more lenient and like Billy, has understood that he can’t always live his life in the worst possible stages. He can now look after himself and isn’t afraid to speak his mind.

Caitlin has grown to love billy for who he is.

Epilogue

//12 years later.// //Billy.// I can’t believe it. My daughter, Jessie, is beginning her first year of school years. I remember when I was that age. It was just yesterday. I am going to be supportive towards her no matter what. Something I wish my dad would have done. Let me, be the best for her I can. I don’t want her running away from home and starting a new life as a hobo. I would be ashamed in the fact that I had pushed her away. I would never be able to look at myself the same. Ever. Another thing, I wish I knew when I left home.

Caitlin is the love of my love. I adore Jessie. We are so lucky to have her in our arms. Cailin’s parents are so supportive I wish my dad was here to see this. That’s would maybe, just maybe. Make him proud.

Each week I still take a walk down to the hotel in Benderat. The Hilton. Memories start flooding through my head. Old Bill, comes flooding through my head. As I look down the long path I can see Old Bill. Stuck in that very last moment. I haven’t seen him since but I owe my whole life to the amazing man.

When I arrive home I see my beautiful Caitlin and my daughter Jessie standing on the veranda of our old white house. My life couldn’t get any better. Right at this moment, I’m in heaven, Never been happier. “Thanks Old Bill” I say and walk into the sunset. The sunset that me and Old Bill shared.

Writing Folio- Newspaper Article.

==== This horrendous behaviour, on the Nazi’s behalf, began on Monday and has continued thought the week. From city libraries to family homes all Jewish books have been burned and erased from society. However, last night was the most inadequate and revealed to us, the people of Berlin, the Nazis true colors. ====

==== Opera Square is now visualised as a different place as the smell of smoke now exists in the air. Such a place has never been so dull. Thick smoke covers the air with not a white cloud in sight. The ceremony began at 11pm and is still ongoing, who knows when they will stop! ====

==== Some questions you might have are; why has the issue only arisen now? Why are they doing this? What’s there to prove? We believe that the Nazis, or Germans, are trying to destroy //any piece of culture// other than their own. The Jewish beliefs and German beliefs are two very different point of views, both of which exclude one another. //Our// theory is that Hitler’s army won’t stop until the last book is burned. ====

==== This is a rough time for all. Families are a wreck, children are having anxiety and the world, in our eyes, is coming to an end but remember to stay strong Berlin and we aren’t the only town going through this, we’re all in this together. ====