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Carlos wanted a bulldog puppy（小狗） very much.

“That kind of dog is too ____,” said Mama. “Try to make some money. Ask our neighbors if they have ____ you can do.”

After two weeks, Carlos had saved twenty-six dollars. But it was not enough to ____ a puppy. Then, Papa pointed out a poster at the store: City Animal Shelter（收容所）Needs Your Help!

“The shelter ____ homeless pets, “Papa said. “Carlos, you need to know ____ to care for a puppy before you get one. I’m sure you can ____ a lot by working there.”

At the shelter, Miss Jones, the manager said, “We only take volunteers who work for ____. All our money is to help animals.”

“You’ll know a lot about dogs,” Papa ____ Carlos.

Carlos’s shoulders dropped. How was he ever going to get enough money for a puppy? ____, he agreed to give it a try.

Carlos started working at the shelter on Saturday. His task was sweeping. One ____ named Pepper jumped and ran around him all the time. She was fully grown, but she was as ____ as a puppy.

After several weeks, Carlos began to ____ his time with the dogs, especially Pepper. One day Carlos asked Miss Jones why Pepper was still at the shelter.

Miss Jones sighed, “We’ve had ____ finding a home for Pepper. Most people don’t want such an energetic（精力旺盛的）dog.” “I ____ I could buy her,” Carlos replied.

Miss Jones smiled, “You can’t buy her, ____ you can adopt（领养）her.” With his parents’ permission, Carlos made it at last. “I thought I wanted a bulldog puppy, but I got Pepper instead.” Carlos said.

Pepper barked with joy.