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.

It is less expensive to house animals at shelters.
It is less expensive to house animals at shelters.

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

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

"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."

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

"Shelters are full of animals that need homes."
"Shelters are full of animals that need homes."

Answers

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**Part A:** The most appropriate response is:

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

**Part B:** The evidence that best supports this answer is:

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

This evidence highlights the limitations of shelters in terms of their resources and the consequences that arise from these limitations.

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