The next morning, Gabby arrived early with a pack of bacon treats tucked under her arm. Juno and Juniper danced with excitement when they saw her. She fed them by hand, heart full and aching. She didn’t want to say goodbye—but she wanted them to have more than a shelter life.
At 2 p.m. sharp, Josh arrived. Tall, soft-spoken, and neatly dressed, he had kind eyes that flicked thoughtfully around the facility as Gabby gave him the tour. But as soon as he saw the dogs, his gaze landed on Juniper—and lingered. Gabby noticed it immediately.