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The most adorable Cocker Spaniel roamed the neighborhood for quite a while. No one knew its owner, or where it came from. There was neither a collar nor a name tag around its neck. Perhaps there was a micro chip implanted under the skin, but that was hard to tell. For all intent and purpose it seemed like the dog was abandoned.
In passing the street, the neighbors would give a quick glance at the dog as it merrily dashed from lawn to lawn. Her blonde coat bounced on shaggy paws, and she held her muzzle high to perfection. Her appearance was that of a lovable show-dog. Why would someone want to throw away such a beautiful little animal? Nobody in the neighborhood seemed to have a clue.
Sonya lived in the neighborhood. She wasn’t much of an animal lover. With regards to pet ownership, she preferred fish although she had none. Fish demanded less care; less attention. But when the dog showed up on her doorstep for the umpteenth time, its begging eyes melted Sonya’s heart. So, she opened the door and let the dog in.
As soon as the animal entered the house, it hurriedly found a cozy corner and took what appeared to be a well-deserved nap. Perhaps she was tired of roaming the streets from house to house. One minute she was up and the next she was down.
The idea of being a good steward of God’s loving ani-mals entered Sonya’s mind, and drove her to consider taking responsibility for the lost dog.
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