A student is writing an argumentative essay about adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets. Which detail would not be relevant to the argument? A. Adopting shelter pets helps save lives. B. Many dogs and cats need homes. C. Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy. D. Cats are more popular than dogs.

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D. Cats are more popular than dogs.

This detail is not relevant to the argument because it does not directly support the case for adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets. The other options focus on the benefits of adoption and the issues with buying pets, which strengthen the argument.