“She’s a puppy.” “Where’s her leash? And her collar?” Annie looks up at me inquisitively. I nod as I buy a moment to answer. This lie is getting away from me. I need to get out of here before Annie realizes I am not fit to spend 1-2 years raising a dog to adulthood. Do dogs move out when they don’t need you anymore? “I don’t want to chain her.”
