Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

as if the creature inside was holding its breath, listening.

They passed a group of people—three handlers, judging by the scent of heavy canvas uniforms and dog treats. They were huddled near a supply room, their voices hushed but audible to Ethan’s sensitive ears.

“Thor went crazy again this morning,” one man whispered.

“Bent the kennel bars,” another continue reading …