He needed something—anything—that might lure the dog away without provoking it. He scanned the shelves, searching for an idea. His eyes then fell on an old squeaky toy that belonged to a neighbor’s dog years ago.
He briefly considered throwing it to distract the dog, thinking it might stir some curiosity or playfulness. But the toy was brittle with age, and he feared the dog might see it as a threat or even ignore it completely.