Carlos wanted a bulldog puppy(小狗) very much.
"That kind of dog is too 1 "said Mama." Try to make some money. Ask our neighbors if they have 2 you can do."
After two weeks, Carlos saved twenty-six dollars. But it was not enough to 3 a puppy. Then, Papa pointed out a poster at the store: City Animal Shelter(收容所) Needs Your Help!" The shelter 4 homeless pets," Papa said." Carlos, you need to know 5 to care for a puppy before you get one. I'm sure you can 6 a lot by working there."
At the shelter, Miss Jones, the manager said," We only take volunteers who work for 7 .All our money is to help animals." Papa gave Carlos great 8 , saying" You will know a lot about dogs by doing this job. It's great having a try." "How am I going to get enough money for a puppy?" Carlos got a little worried. 9 , he agreed to have a try.
Carlos started working at the shelter on Saturday. His task was sweeping. One10 named Pepper jumped and ran around him all the time. She was fully grown, but she was still lively and full of11 like a puppy.
After several weeks, Carlos began to spend his time with the dogs, especially Pepper. One day Carlos asked Miss Jones why Pepper was still at the12 . Miss Jones said," We have 13 finding a home for Pepper. Most people don't want such an energetic dog.""I14 I could buy her." Carlos replied. Miss Jones smiled," You can't buy her, but you can adopt her."
With his15 permission(允许), Carlos adopted Pepper at last!" I thought I wanted a bulldog(牛头犬) puppy, but I got Pepper instead." Carlos said. Pepper barked with joy.
