As he drew nearer, he saw the creature’s tail wag once before it trotted forward to meet him. George bent down, his hands resting on his knees as he struggled to catch his breath. “What were you two up to?” George wheezed, his chest heaving as he tried to speak.
The strange and small creature approached George, its tongue lolling out of its mouth in a happy pant. George let out a breathless laugh, shaking his head in disbelief. “You’re just a lil’ pup. You sure gave me a scare,” he muttered, his voice hoarse.