"The Bark of Appreciation," by Lexie Dawson, is based on her experience working as a volunteer at a local animal shelter and tells of
the powerful friendship between a pup and his rescuer.
What is most likely the author's purpose for writing this text?
A. To inform readers of the different volunteer opportunities at
animal shelters
O B. To entertain readers with an inspirational story about what she
learned during her time at the animal shelter
O C. To explain to readers the process that dogs go through in order to
be adopted from the shelter
O D. To convince readers to volunteer at their local animal shelter