Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays

Why should you adopt your next pet?

• you will save a life

• you can adopt a dog of any age

• you can find just about any kind of dog you'd like

• all of these

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Find two pieces of evidence from the article that support the idea that shelter volunteers are very knowledgeable about the pets they have available.

• "You can discuss your options with a shelter volunteer who has interacted with these dogs enough to let you know their activity levels, their temperaments, and how these dogs will probably behave with kids and other pets."

• "Female dogs are often bred with little recovery time between litters."

• "In an effort to stop puppy mills and promote adoption, large pet supply stores, such as Petco and PetSmart, offer pet adoption events on a regular basis, typically Saturdays."

• "Because of the poor conditions, puppy mills can produce pets with serious health problems."

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Find one piece of text evidence from the article that supports this statement: Adopting an adult dog is typically less work than adopting a puppy.

• "You can discuss your options with a shelter volunteer who has interacted with these dogs enough to let you know their activity levels, their temperaments, and how these dogs will probably behave with kids and other pets."

• "Some families may want to avoid the work that comes with getting a new puppy, preferring a mature dog that won't chew everything in sight or relieve himself in the house."

• "In an effort to stop puppy mills and promote adoption, large pet supply stores, such as Petco and PetSmart, offer pet adoption events on a regular basis, typically Saturdays."

• "Because of the poor conditions, puppy mills can produce pets with serious health problems."

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Which sentence best conveys the argument in "The Case for Shelter Animals"?

• People have several places from which to adopt a pet.

• Animal shelters are full of adoptable pets.

• Pet stores only sell full-bred, well-adjusted animals.

• Adopting from an animal shelter is humane and saves lives.

In "The Case for Shelter Animals," what claim does the author make about buying animals from pet stores?

• It is difficult to find a full-bred dog at a pet store.

• Hundreds of animals in pet stores are waiting to be adopted.

• Pets sold in stores are often unhealthy and raised in puppy mills.

• Animals in pet stores are the most affordable pets to adopt.

What is the main theme of 'Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays'?

• The challenges of owning a pet

• The benefits of adopting shelter dogs

• The history of dog domestication

• The process of training a dog

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Which word best describes the tone of 'Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays'?

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Inspirational

• Critical

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What is the primary purpose of 'Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays'?

• To entertain readers with funny dog stories

• To inform readers about the adoption process

• To persuade readers to adopt shelter dogs

• To criticize pet stores

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In the context of 'Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays', what does the word 'stray' mean?

• A pet that is lost

• A pet that is adopted

• A pet that is trained

• A pet that is expensive

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Which sentence from 'Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays' best supports the idea that shelter dogs can be great companions?

• 'Shelter dogs are often overlooked.'

• 'Many shelter dogs have unique personalities.'

• 'Adopting a dog can be a lengthy process.'

• 'Shelter dogs are usually older.'

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