Which choice presents the best example of the author's use of vivid language?

a. in other shops, the animals are treated like merchandise, like can of soup or boxes of soap.

b. however, the shelter workers will not allow anymore to adopt a seriously ill animal.

c. you won't have a problem finding a gentle or sociable pet at the shelter.

d. according to toni, 25% of their cats and dogs are undoubtedly purebreds.