6 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I was a kid, one day I found a little sheepdog on my way home from school. The owner was the grandmother of my friend, 1 told me that they were giving the dog away, and I could have her 2 I wanted her. Well, needless to say, I wanted her! When I brought her home with delight, I 3 (tell) we could not have that dog in the house. My father told me we could take care of her 4 we found another home for her. My father did all he could to avoid 5 (stay) with the dog, giving her no attention. Occasionally, he urged me to find the new owner 6 the dog. One day, when my mother and I came home from the grocery store, my mom stopped me at the front window. My dad was on the floor, 7 (play) with that precious little sheepdog. 8 (instant) he heard us at the door, he quickly jumped up, 9 went about his business, but I will never forget 10 I saw that day! When that dog died, my father even cried! The sheepdog has brought wonderful memories to me and my family.