Page 78 of Operation K-9 Brothers

“Because he’ll likely fall in love with a dog that’s unsuitable for what your husband needs.Also, the dog needs to come home with me first.”

“But he’ll be so disappointed.”

“A service dog isn’t a pet, and that’s what your son will want to make him.The dog needs to come home with me for a while so I can work with it.”

“But—”

“Tell you what.After I’ve worked with the dog for a week, I’ll bring him by so you and your family can meet it.But I’m going to be firm on this.Typically, a service dog goes through several years of training.That means your husband’s dog will be more of a companion, but it will be trained.”

She seemed to think about that for a few moments, then said, “I don’t know.”

“Would it make you feel better if I promised to keep the dog myself if it doesn’t work out?”

“Actually, it would.”

They exchanged contact information, and since Ron still wasn’t back, Jack headed to a no-kill shelter to look for a dog while ignoring his phone’s beeping, telling him he had messages.

He was on a mission.