The Bulkley Valley Christian School Grade 3-4 class marched dogs, cats, a duck, a fish, a chicken and a rabbit throughout the school in the annual Pet Parade last Wednesday. The event is inspired by a chapter in Farley Mowatt’s classic Owls in the Family which the class recently read together. Contributed photo

The Bulkley Valley Christian School Grade 3-4 class marched dogs, cats, a duck, a fish, a chicken and a rabbit throughout the school in the annual Pet Parade last Wednesday. The event is inspired by a chapter in Farley Mowatt’s classic Owls in the Family which the class recently read together. Contributed photo

Paws, claws and big ears

Pet parade at Bulkley Valley Christian School.

Pet parade at Bulkley Valley Christian School.

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