The rabbit landed close to the dog’s snout. The response was instant. The dog lunged, snatched the toy into its mouth, and began tearing at it violently. Cotton puffed into the air. It shook the rabbit hard, head snapping back and forth like a whip.
Maya didn’t waste a second. She dropped to one knee and slid the rake under the harness strap caught on the fence post. With one firm motion, she lifted, twisted, and felt the loop release. It slipped free. She didn’t wait to see the result—she turned and backed away quickly.