Nibbles sniffed the stone path, darting from bench to bush, as if reading the story of every animal that had passed before him. Jamie’s dad chuckled. “Let him explore, but keep him close.” Jamie wrapped the leash around his wrist twice and promised he would.
They stopped at the petting zoo first. Goats nuzzled Jamie’s hand as Nibbles growled protectively. “It’s okay, buddy,” Jamie whispered. “They’re friends.” One goat sneezed in Nibbles’ face, and the pup leapt into Jamie’s arms like a cartoon character. Jamie giggled so hard he dropped his zoo map.