Part A

Question

In "The Case for Shelter Animals," what does the author explain about shelters' resources?

Responses

Shelters have more resources than puppy mills.
Shelters have more resources than puppy mills.

Shelters don't have the resources to keep animals forever.
Shelters don't have the resources to keep animals forever.

Volunteers provide resources at animal shelters.
Volunteers provide resources at animal shelters.

It is less expensive to house animals at shelters.
It is less expensive to house animals at shelters.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

Responses

"It rewards organizations that treat animals with kindness."
"It rewards organizations that treat animals with kindness."

"So, in a very real sense, adopting a dog or a cat from a shelter is literally an act that can save that animal’s life."
"So, in a very real sense, adopting a dog or a cat from a shelter is literally an act that can save that animal’s life."

"Sadly, it means that they are at risk of being put down."
"Sadly, it means that they are at risk of being put down."

"Shelters are full of animals that need homes."

Answer 1

Part A

The correct response is:

Shelters don't have the resources to keep animals forever.

Part B

The evidence from the text that best supports the answer to Part A is:

"Sadly, it means that they are at risk of being put down."

This statement illustrates the limitations of shelter resources and the urgency of finding homes for the animals.