He thought he was stopping for a stray dog in the snow-until he saw what she was hiding beneath her body

through recovery, and that any future placement would be supervised through a county-approved rescue process. Crowley’s ownership claim was denied pending the outcome of the criminal case and related animal welfare proceedings.

Cal heard the words. He understood them. Still, it took a moment for his body to believe he could unclench.

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