The Chair He Bought, The Dog They Tried to Take, and the Choice

Barnaby’s age and temperament.

A page of simple promises:

• Barnaby would be leashed in common areas.
• Barnaby would stay in my room unless invited out.
• Caleb and two neighbors would volunteer to walk him daily if my legs couldn’t.
• I would pay an extra cleaning fee.

I stared at the folder.

“Caleb,” I whispered, “you don’t have to—”

He cut me off gently.

“I’m not continue reading …