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It can be a lot of work to adopt (收养) an animal, but it is also a lot of fun. Mollie Lesser, 18, of Chicago, US, recently adopted a little dog named Bart. Bart is not Lesser’s first dog. The family had a________ dog that passed away last summer. They adopted 6-month-old Bart in January. “We forgot how much energy a youngd________ has,” Lesser said. “It can be very time-consuming (耗时的). My parents compare it to having a baby.”
Bart needs to be walked or let into the backyard several times a day. His trainer, Lisa Collins, says a young dog actually needs to be let outdoors every two h________.
Having a dog is not just about p________ with it. Owners also expect their dogs to do s________ helpful. Collins says that, through proper training, animals can l________ to obey commands (命令) from both adults and kids. Having a dog also means providing fresh f________, water and attention every day. Patience and training is also n________. Lesser said her dog has already chewed up a pair of her shoes. Her parents have been working with Collins to stop its bad behavior like chewing or jumping on people. Being a pet owner t________ a lot of time, but Lesser doesn’t mind.
“Falling in love with a pet is easy, but adopting a pet is a big decision,” said Lesser. “Think it over b________ you adopt a pet.”