The Puppy Had a Note Tied to Her Paw-and Someone Promised to Call at Noon

Sophie collapsed over it, but her eyes remained fixed on me.

Tap. Tap.

I used one knuckle against the clear wall.

Her ears shifted.

Tap. Tap.

Her chest continued working too fast, but she lowered her chin to the blanket.

Lena started antibiotics and adjusted the oxygen flow. There was little else to do except keep Sophie warm, support her body, and wait continue reading …