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

the corner,” Lena said. “I’m not making promises yet.”

“Neither am I.”

Lena looked at me.

“If she keeps improving, she’ll need a quiet medical foster. No shelter kennels. No house full of  dogs. Someone who can monitor her breathing and bring her back immediately if she declines.”

“I’m not fostering.”

“I didn’t ask.”

“You were about to.”

“I was about to say continue reading …