He cranked up the heat, one hand steadying her tiny shoulder, and sped toward the nearest hospital, silently begging her to hold on just a little longer. Manny hoped that the large Dobermann’s presence by her side might have kept her warm enough so she would make it unscathed.
At intake, when the nurses tried to wheel her away, the dog snarled, snapping at the air, planting itself between her and anyone unfamiliar. It refused to budge, making its loyalty very clear. They had no choice but to allow it to stay.