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Which sentence from the passage best reflects the author's claim?
Adopt a Pet
Owning Pet
Pets are loyal companions and can benefit their owners in : number of ways. Apart from being a companion and playmate, pet brings joy and
relaxation to its owner. Hillary Johnson, a renowned psychologist, in her article "A Pet is the Best Medicine," states that a pet can benefit its owner both
emotionally and psychologically. She says that pets have the ability to reduce anxiety and contribute to the overall well-being of their owners.
Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations
In the United States, thousands of animals, especially dogs and cats, end up in animal shelters every year, and the numbers are increasing every day,
because most people prefer buying pets from breeders to adopting from shelters or rescue organizations. Animal shelters are full of pets who are either
lost or have been abandoned by their owners. Even though shelters and rescue organizations provide care for animals, the animals crave love and are
in desperate need of a home and a family.
Adopting Pets Saves Money and Time
Adopting pet from an animal shelter is cheaper, or sometimes free,
as opposed to buying one from a pet shop. Most animal shelters contain pets that
have already been vaccinated and house trained. Pets that have lost their homes in the past are usually aware of the basic commands and do not
require extensive training. Moreover, there are organizations like the Shelter Pet Project that focuses mainly on promoting animal adoption and provides
pets of various breeds. This gives a person the liberty to adopt a pet of any age, color, or breed.
Supporting Nonprofit Organizations
Many rescue groups and animal shelters are nonprofit organizations. Adopting a pet from such an organization means supporting
Adopting a pet would create space for other animals that need shelter, and the
good cause.
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