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Tim liked going to the zoo. One day his mother said: “We’re going to a different place today, Tim. It’s an animal shelter. I’m sure you (20) it.” The place was much (21) than a zoo, but clean and well kept. There were volunteers in special uniforms. One of them showed Tim and his mum round the shelter. Lots of animals (22) there. Cats and dogs made up most of the population, but there were also horses, monkeys, (23) and other animals. Each of the animals had its own story written on a sign next to its cage or enclosure. All the stories were sad – the animals had either been abandoned by (24) owners or saved by the animal police from cruel treatment. ‘If people (25) more responsible for their pets, we wouldn’t have so much work here,” the volunteer remarked. “But unfortunately some people (26) that animals are not toys.” Tim’s mother thanked the volunteer and (27) a donation. Shelters always needed money to pay for the animals’ food and medical care. On the way home Tim told his mother that he (28) to go to the shelter again, not only to watch but also to help the volunteers.