“Missy at Happy Paws is sick and I guess everyone at Happy Paws is also sick, so there’s no one to do doggy daycare today. Max can be at home alone for a while, but it would be best if someone could let him out once or twice to go potty. I don’t think I’ll be able to make it back today, although I could try, but if—” “Sure.” His single word of assent stopped my babbling. “Oh. Awesome. Thank you. That’s a huge help.” He nodded. “Not a problem.”
