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Pet adoption is the perfect
way to add a new family member. But if a pet is too young to be adopted, it must
be fostered (寄养) first. That's how a puppy
named Maggie that was rescued by the North Shore Animal League America (NSALA),
ended up being fostered by a sweet six-year-old boy.
The animal rescue organization
in Port Washington needed to find a foster home for Maggie because she needed to
be trained with basic obedience (顺从) skills and
to become comfortable with a home environment. NSALA put out a call for a foster
family.
Roman Duncan's family was
the lucky one chosen for the job. The boy fell in love with the puppy and was able
to be part of her growth during those formative months. The family always made it
clear to Roman that Maggie would eventually be adopted and move to a different home.
When it came time for Maggie
to be adopted, Roman couldn't hold his tears. He decided to write letters to the
puppy's future family. He wrote letters about his furry friend, saying "Maggie
is so cute and loves to play fetch. She is the best dog ever," and slipped
the notes and some photos into Maggie's paperwork.
The rescue team were surprised
and then incredibly touched by the notes they found when opening Maggie's file.
NSALA made sure that Roman's notes reached her adopted family. The boy's gesture
is exactly what pet fostering is about.
A dog or cat that has gone
through terrible sufferings such as being abusing needs to learn what it means to
live in a home. Fostering helps reduce the animal's stress and makes it trust people
again. It is also an opportunity for people who love pets but can't have them full-time
due to some restrictions. Pet fosters can get to enjoy helping a pet in need. If
you are interested in pet fostering, contact a local shelter or animal rescue near
you.
(1)
What happened to Maggie at first?
A . She was released into the wild.
B . She was settled in a new home.
C . She was saved by a rescue team.
D . She was fostered by Roman's family.
(2)
Why did Roman write notes about Maggie?
A . To express his mixed feelings.
B . To preserve Maggie's paperwork.
C . To choose Maggie's future family.
D . To help Maggie adapt to new home.
(3)
What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?
A . The benefits of pet fostering.
B . The access to fostering a pet.
C . A homeless animal's barriers.
D . The restrictions to adopting a pet.
(4)
What is the best title of the text?
A . Maggie Lives Happily in a Comforting Foster Home
B . A Boy Writes Sweet Letter to Puppy's Forever Family
C . Pet fostering Plays Great Roles in Rescuing Lost Animals
D . Roman Duncan's Family Adopts a new Family Member
答案: C
A
A
B