Life is a dog to some

“My family, because they love me and everything, and they take care

of me. I’m thankful for my dogs, too, because they love me.”

BIANCA HAWLISH, 5

Corona del Mar

“My dog, Tag, because he likes me. He’s a golden retriever.”

BRENDAN MULCAHY, 5

Corona del Mar

“I’m thankful for my dog, Jasmine. And I’m thankful for my

teacher, and I’m thankful for our food, too.”

ISABELLA MATTHEWS, 5

Costa Mesa

“I’m thankful for God, because he made the land.”

JODI PARKER, 5

Corona del Mar

“My house, because I get to live in it.”

COLE HANCK, 5

Corona del Mar

-- Interviews and photos

by Jeff Benson