Cats & Dogs

You look away for one moment—just one—and everything changes. It was a quiet Thursday afternoon. My dog was doing his favorite thing in the world: sitting by the front window, watching the neighborhood go by. A man walking down the sidewalk paused by our low garden fence. He looked harmless enough—wearing a regular jacket, smiling…

It was supposed to be the ultimate Tuesday. You know the kind—where the weather is a perfect crisp breeze, the grass smells extra interesting, and the universe aligns to give your dog the absolute best day of his life. The morning started with an unexpected jackpot: a stray piece of bacon dropped on the kitchen…