Later, David explained. “Sometimes, if a nesting eagle loses its mate, it might adopt something small and helpless—instinct misfires. It’s rare, but not unheard of.” Lisa barely heard him. She only knew one thing: Coco was home.
Back in town, the story spread. Local news picked it up. “Puppy Taken by Eagle—Found Alive in Nest.” People called her brave. Lisa didn’t feel brave. She felt lucky. She felt whole again. A week later, Lisa framed the newspaper clipping and hung it by her front door.