Question

name: due date: class:instructions: read dont shop, adopt! and answer the questions that follow.dont shop, adopt!according to the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (aspca),approximately 3.3 million dogs are brought to animal shelters each year.sadly, about 670,000 of those dogs are euthanized each year by animal shelters due to overcrowding. euthanasia means that an animal is injected with a lethal mixture that causes a painless death. these animals can be helped, though. many of them are available for adoption at a local shelter. in fact, approximately 1.6 million dogs are adopted from shelters each year.shopping for the perfect petit is estimated that 44% of all households in the u.s. have a dog, and 34% are purchased through breeders, according to the american pet products association (appa). some breeds have better reputations than others when it comes to overall temperament. families looking for specific breeds may shop online, in pet stores, or they may go directly to a breeder. unfortunately, some online breeders and pet shops get their dogs from puppy mills. these are facilities where dogs are bred for profit. the adult dogs are often kept in inhumane conditions and not regulated for proper treatment. they often live in filth without proper vet care, living their entire lives in small cages. they get little to no human interaction. female dogs are often bred with little recovery time between litters. by purchasing a puppy from one of these online breeders or pet shops, you may be supporting these puppy mills.because of the poor conditions, puppy mills can produce pets with serious health problems. when buying online or from a pet store, there is often little to no support after the sale. if the dog does have a serious health condition, the vet bills could become quite burdensome.it is important to take the time to choose a responsible breeder. full bred dogs can come from a responsible breeder who will allow you to see and visit their dogs used for breeding. these dogs should live in happy homes, have ample recovery time between litters, and receive regular vet care. if you must shop for a pet, take time to check out the breeder first.there are some ethical breeders. fluffnstuff doodles, a company that breeds goldendoodles, even has a guardian home program for their breeding dogs. each breeding dog is placed in a loving home with specific instructions for nutrition, grooming, and vet care. the family enjoys the dog during its non-breeding years and allows fluffnstuff all breeding rights. goldendoodles from this responsible breeder cost about $2,200. other purebred dogs can range in cost to $3,000.adopting the perfect petmany people are unaware that even purebred dogs can be adopted. they are available through local shelters or breed specific rescue organizations, such as border collie rescue in willis, texas. a simple internet search can lead you to a rescue organization for your favorite breed. shelters also have a variety of mixed breeds to offer.when you adopt a pet, you are saving an animals life. there are many choices on types of dogs. you can decide what gender and size works best for your family. you can adopt an older dog or a puppy. some families may want to avoid the work that comes with getting a new puppy, preferring a mature dog that wont chew everything in sight or relieve himself in the house. some dogs available for adoption are already fully trained but have to be rehomed when an owner can no longer care for them. when adopting, 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 the dogs will probably behave with kids and other pets. these volunteers know which type of home would best suit each dog. rescue dogs are also much less expensive. typical prices of pet rescue range from $50-$250. this likely includes the first rounds of shots and vet care. shelters will typically spay or neuter the pets also, sparing you the cost. some even come already microchipped, identifying your dog if it is ever lost. all of these extra perks make it so that adopting a pet is often considerably cheaper than finding a dog for free and paying for all of these services out of your own pocket.in an effort to stop puppy mills and promote adoption, large pet supply stores such like petco and petsmart offer pet adoption events on a regular basis, typically saturdays. adoptions are handled through local shelters. these stores do not sell full-bred dogs in their stores. the next time your family is looking for a new pet, please consider adopting over shopping.1.how many dogs are brought to animal shelters each year?a.300b.30c.3.3 milliond.3,0002.why are dogs euthanized in shelters?a.shelters are overcrowded.b.fewer and fewer people own dogs these days.c.both of thesed.neither of these3.where do many pet shops get the puppies that are sold in their stores?a.puppy millsb.adoption sheltersc.aspcad.large pet supply stores4.why do puppy mills often produce pets with health problems?a.they travel a long way.b.they live in poor conditions.c.they came from shelters.d.all of these

Explanation:

Answer:

1. c.3.3 million
2. a.Shelters are overcrowded.
3. a.puppy mills
4. b.They live in poor conditions