Arriving at the vet’s office, Jeremy’s heart lifted when he saw the dog awake, its eyes brighter than the night before. As soon as the dog spotted Jeremy, its tail wagged weakly but enthusiastically, and it pushed itself up, padding over to him.
Jeremy knelt down, gently stroking the dog’s head as it leaned into him, a soft whimper escaping its lips. The dog licked his hand, its gratitude and affection palpable. Jeremy’s eyes misted as he realized how the dog had almost sacrificed its life for the owlets.