A Declined Card, An Old Dog, and the Kindness That Went Viral

mouth tightened.

“People online,” he said, changing the subject like a man stepping away from a ledge, “they’re saying all kinds of things.”

“Yeah,” I said. “That’s what they do.”

He shook his head. “They’re saying I shouldn’t have a dog if I can’t afford him.”

I felt heat rise in my chest.

Sundance lifted his head, like he understood the tone, and pressed continue reading …