Argument project-ELA
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- *Ring, Ring*
- Americans end up welcoming fewer rescued animals into their homes during the COVID- 19 pandemic.According to website one, "'There wasn't enough furry friends to go around.'" According to the same site, "...lack of a central database housing this information." These mean that pets are needing to come from shops and breeders because there is limited supply in shelters.
- Shelters are in CRISIS!!!According to source one, "Many pet shelters are currently overcrowded due to the overwhelming number of pets in need." Another quote from the source states, "Many shelters, especially smaller ones, have temporarily or permanently closed since the pandemic began due to the lack of funding and resources." These quotes explain that with overcrowding and loss of funding will eventually cause the same issues for other shelters.
- Animal Shelters!
- OverwhelmedAccording to source one, "'Despite shelter staff doing all they can to create a welcoming environment for pets, longer stays at shelters can be detrimental to an animal's mental health,' said Jessica Arnold, Manager of Petfinder Shelter Partner Engagement at Purnia.
- Why are pet shops better, huh?
- What's your proof?!?!
- Okay, I'll prove you wrong!
- Okay, that makes sense...
- Shelters had to compile long wait lists because of the people ready to acquire an animal.According to source one, "The number of strays shelter took in fell by 27% in 2020 and 2019." Another sentence from the same place states, "...pets helped people deal with the anxieties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic..." These quotes explain that pets are needed to help calm people from stress and other things, but are hard to find resulting in breeding and shopping.
- Animals in need According to source two, "Debra Vanderkhove, executive of Manitoba Animal Alliance, which transports and re-homes dogs from Northern communities, says she's still overwhelmed with dogs in need of adoption.""'It's really critical for people to remember that it's not just the cute little small-breeds and terriers and puppies' in need, she said - larger breeds, injured and older dogs also need homes." Another sentence from the text is, "'It's really critical for people to remember that it's not just the cute little small-breeds and terriers and puppies' in need, she said - larger breeds, injured and older dogs also need homes." These quotes explained that dogs are not finding the affection they need and are suffering from it.
- Getting a pet should be a well-planned life-long decision effecting your lifestyle.According to source two, "Size, physical characteristics, behavior and personality." The same text states, "If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, you may not want a high-energy dog that requires a lot of exercise." This explains that you should make sure your decision will last so you don't put stress on the pet.
- I'll tell you why they're better.
- What do you mean?
- Pet Shops!!!
- Now whats your reasons?
- Good class today, huh?
- Yah, and I think we can agree on the better claim.
- Yah, good debate, our evidence was emmaculate!
- Yah, it totally was....
- *Yelling*Debating over whether pet shops or animal shelters are better.
- *Calming Down*Asking why the others claim is better.
- Claim: Buying an animal from a pet store or breeder supports businesses and gives people more pet choices.
- Scene two reversed
- Claim: Adopting pets from shelters helps reduce overcrowding in shelters and is the most humane option.
- *A conversation between friends*Debate is over, and it's next class.
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