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In his hand, he clutched a slip of paper with the address\u2014already damp from the fine November drizzle. A worn-out sign that read \u00abTail-Wagging Friend\u00bb hung crookedly, as if it too were tired. His soaked jacket clung to his back, but he paid it no mind.<\/p>\n

The door creaked open, letting him into the warmth inside\u2014a warmth laced with the scent of dogs and bleach. A strange, melancholy combination.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGood afternoon!\u201d greeted a young woman with a bright name tag: Marina, Volunteer<\/em>. \u201cHow can I help you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor a puppy,\u201d Alexey managed, his voice tense. \u201cI want to adopt a small dog.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWonderful!\u201d Marina lit up. \u201cWe just got some new arrivals! Some are tiny babies, and others are about three months old\u2014very clever and playful!\u201d<\/p>\n

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In his hand, he clutched a slip of paper with the address\u2014already damp from the fine November drizzle. A worn-out sign that read \u00abTail-Wagging Friend\u00bb hung crookedly, as if it too were tired. His soaked jacket clung to his back, but he paid it no mind. The door creaked open, letting him into the warmth…<\/p>\n

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