1. Veterinarian – a doctor who takes care of animals

2. Runaway – a person or animal who runs away from home

3. Shelter – a place where lost or homeless animals are taken care of

4. Coaxed – persuaded by gentle means

5. Rare – hardly ever found; not common

6. Waved – moved back and forth

7. Permission – an agreement to let someone do something

8. Preserve – to save from loss or harm

9. Blooming – producing flowers

10. Orchids – a special plant with big beautiful flowers

11. Biology – the study of living things

12. Research – the careful study of something