Vanessa had very little by way of choice. She knew that if she didn’t call the authorities, a neighbor would. Animal control arrived one morning with measured voices and cautious steps. Vanessa answered the door already braced.
The officers were startled when they saw Scooby. They did not hide it. But they did not rush or reach for restraints either. Vanessa hoped the explanation would be one that would not topple Betty’s world.