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

hair tie where it had rubbed her fur, and her paw pads were dry and cracked.

“I’m not taking anything from you,” I said. “I just need to see what you’ve got.”

Her nose lifted. She could smell the other dogs on my jacket, along with disinfectant, kibble dust, and probably the chicken sandwich I had eaten the night before. None of it tempted her closer.continue reading …