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I took a job as a receptionist for a vet（兽医）almost five decades ago. As a crazy animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldn't have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldn't bear to see any creature in pain.
At the end of my first week, we were closing the office for the day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman pinscher puppy in his arms and begging us to save his life. The four-month-old pup had been hit by a car.
The doctor and I ran back into the operating room. The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little animal's body was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours, sewing him back together again. That was the easy part. The puppy had broken multiple bones, including his spine. If he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never walk again.
That day forever changed my life. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical treatment. I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from weakening.
Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightly. And he continued to push back till he could finally use his legs.
Fast-forward about a year. I walked into the clinic's crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been standing quietly with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and rushed toward me. I found myself pinned against the wall with this huge dog standing on his back legs, his front paws on my shoulder, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses.
I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all those years ago.
21. The author didn't want to assist with wounded animals because
A. she didn't have relevant experience to treat animals.
B. she couldn't stand watching animals suffering from pain.
C. she showed no sympathy for wounded animals.
D. she saw no reward if she helped wounded animals.
22. What happened to the dog in the end?
A. The dog survived, but he couldn't walk again.
B. The dog was still a great fighter after recovery.
C. The dog would never know who saved his life.
D. The dog finally got back to his feet again.
23. Which of the following best describe the dog when he met the author?
A. frightened and aggressive
B. joyful and grateful
C. joyful and nervous
D. excited and aggressive
