Juno, who looked more mutt than Doberman and had a slight limp in his hind leg, lingered near the back. Juniper’s sleek coat and cropped ears made him seem more close to a purebred, more desirable. Gabby’s heart twinged, but she pushed it aside. Attachment formed differently for everyone. What mattered was that he was taking both of them home.
Josh nodded enthusiastically. “They’re even better in person,” he said, smiling. Gabby collected his ID, printed the adoption forms, and brought out the gift basket while Josh signed. She blinked back tears as she hugged each pup, whispering promises into their fur. They licked her cheek in return.