Is there answer choices?
Also, is sounds like a church member trying to start a company,fundraiser,or something that benefits the church.
Probably to change mind through humor and exaggeration. :)
Answer:
Do I understand the point the author is trying to make?
OR
Do I comprehend the author's information about the subject of their text?
That would be 9 dogs
12 x 0.25 = 3
12 - 3 = 9