Furever Friends

Furever Friends by Donna Lee Goldberg (a Short Story Contest entry) 

We were worried when our dog sitter Maxie got a tiny puppy named Teddy. Our dog Magenta barks a lot at unfamiliar dogs. So Maxie introduced them slowly, keeping Teddy in a pen. The dogs sniffed each other. No barking! Magenta was curious; not upset. They became friends. Once Magenta even pulled a blanket over Teddy while he slept on Maxie’s lap. Now the pups twirl and jump when they see each other.