The officers stepped out, their eyes fixed on a large German Shepherd lying by the porch steps.
The dog\u2019s muzzle was gray, one ear slightly torn, its gaze calm but wary.<\/p>\n
A young officer spoke first. \u201cWe have reports of this dog attacking a jogger. He\u2019s dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n
The door creaked open. An old man \u2014 probably in his late seventies \u2014 stepped out, leaning on a cane. His clothes were wrinkled, his steps shaky.
He looked at the officers, then at the dog.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s this about?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cSir, we have to take the animal,\u201d the officer said, lowering his voice. \u201cHe bit someone this morning.\u201d<\/p>\n
The old man\u2019s face paled. He knelt beside the dog, placing a trembling hand on its head.
\u201cMax wouldn\u2019t bite anyone,\u201d he whispered. \u201cHe\u2019s trained. He\u2019s\u2026 my partner.\u201d<\/p>\n
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