Snippet from The Lost Macaw

My next book will be the fourth Lost and Found Pets Novella. Here's a little snippet:
Suddenly, the front door flew open. A little, old lady stepped in. Claire and I exchanged a grin. This was one of the highlights of our week.
“Mrs. Kearns,” Claire said happily. “You’re here a little early aren’t you?”
The woman looked worried and upset. She glanced around the room and when her gaze settled on Hero, she nodded once. I stood quickly. There was something wrong. She looked at me, tears gathering in her eyes.
“Molly’s missing!”