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Which piece of evidence best supports the claim, “Every person should adopt a pet as soon as they can”?(1 point)
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A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their animal companions for stress relief.
A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their animal companions for stress relief.

I love to spend time with my pets and everyone I talk to feels the same way.
I love to spend time with my pets and everyone I talk to feels the same way.

Science shows that having a pet reduces stress and makes people happier.
Science shows that having a pet reduces stress and makes people happier.

The average yearly cost of having a pet is $1,200.

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"Science shows that having a pet reduces stress and makes people happier."

Reason: this appeals to general, research-based evidence that owning a pet provides broad, demonstrable benefits—stronger support for a universal recommendation than a personal anecdote or a survey of only pet owners.