Some love stories begin with a swipe right. Others start with a wet nose, a muddy paw, and two people brave enough to stay when they could have just said, “Cute dog.”
Leo met Cara at the dog park, though technically, it was his golden retriever, Gus, who made the first move. Gus had trotted over to a scruffy terrier mix named Pip, tail wagging like a metronome. Cara was crouched low, laughing as Pip hid between her knees.
Here’s a short piece on the theme:
Leo’s hand found hers on the bench. Gus wagged his tail once, then closed his eyes.