a connection and concern
As the woman observed the dog longer, her heart stirred by his calm presence. She knelt to his level, her eyes meeting his with shared understanding.
“He’s beautiful,” she murmured, stroking his light-colored fur. But a worry lingered, and she turned to the staff, “My daughter has allergies.
Could this work?” They discussed possibilities, her care evident, but uncertainty hung in the air as the child sneezed nearby.