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

1.It's not a puppy

This Is Not a Puppy The veterinarian looked at Addison with a serious expression and told her that the animal in her arms did not resemble a puppy. The words struck Addison like a bolt. She stood speechless in the sterile exam room. Her thoughts raced as she held the small, furry creature, trying to absorb the revelation. She had been so sure she had rescued an abandoned puppy from the forest. Addison lowered her gaze, and suddenly the animal’s features seemed to shift. What she thought was a typical puppy snout looked slightly elongated. The ears, once imagined as floppy, appeared pointed and alert. Even the fur beneath her fingers—assumed to be soft puppy fluff—felt oddly different. A wave of confusion and anxiety washed over her. Questions crowded her mind. If it wasn’t a puppy, then what was it? A wild animal? Domesticated? Could it be dangerous? She worried about what this meant for the creature she hoped to help. As the veterinarian began to explain, Addison braced for more. She realized her rescue, though kind, might be far more complicated than she imagined.

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