The puppy’s fur was soaked from the rain. His ribs showed clearly beneath thin skin. One paw twitched weakly as he struggled to breathe.
“Oh God,” Daniel whispered.
The puppy didn’t even have enough strength to lift his head.
Daniel immediately dropped to one knee beside him.
“Hey, buddy,” he said softly. “Stay with me.”
Carefully, he untied the rope and lifted the trembling little body into his arms.
The puppy felt terrifyingly light.
Daniel had seen neglected animals before during calls. Dogs chained outside without water. Abandoned litters left in cardboard boxes.
But this was different.
This puppy was dying.
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