He Finds a “Puppy” in the Woods, but the Vet Calls the Police

13.The Human Problem Neither nature nor animals seemed responsible for the circumstances. That left one possibility: human action. Why would someone abandon a puppy in the forest? The thought gnawed at Addison. He considered scenarios—deliberate abandonment or something stranger. The secluded spot suited secrecy. Yet placing it near a den felt calculated. Coincidence—or intent? Experience told him human–animal interactions can create unexpected tangles. He hesitated to alert authorities without more facts. The scene felt orchestrated, but the purpose remained unclear.

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