Which statement about random source animals is accurate?

• A. They always come from pounds or shelters
• B. They are always disease-free
• C. They come exclusively from licensed breeders
• D. They may come from multiple sources including individual owners and shelters

Answer: (D)

Random source animals come from multiple sources rather than a single, controlled supplier. Their health histories are often unknown, so there is no guarantee they are disease-free. Because of this variability, they may originate from pounds or shelters but are not limited to those places; they can also come from individual owners, rescues, breeders, or other dealers. This is why the statement that best fits is that they may come from multiple sources including individual owners and shelters. The other possibilities imply a single source or a guaranteed disease-free status, which doesn’t apply to random source animals.