"The Bark of Appreciation," by Lexie Dawson, is based on her experience working as a volunteer at a local animal shelter and tells of the powerful friendship between a pup and his rescuer. What is most likely the author's purpose for writing this text? A. To inform readers of the different volunteer opportunities at animal shelters B. To entertain readers with an inspirational story about what she learned during her time at the animal shelter O C. To convince readers to volunteer at their local animal shelter O D. To explain to readers the process that dogs go through in order to be adopted from the shelter