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

weights, vet appointments, and names Ruth had contributed without being asked. The big female became Hazel. The bold male with a black ear became Moose. The quiet little female became Penny. Finn stayed Finn because by then the name had already settled into him.

A second crate went up in the living room. Then a playpen. Then a box of chew toys someone continue reading …