With his voice breaking, he lifted his eyes to the warden:
— “Take care of her…”
He promised not to resist, only begging that his dog be given a home.
The Last Goodbye
The silence in the yard grew heavier, pressing down on everyone. Suddenly, the dog barked sharply, her cry echoing like a protest against what was about to happen.
The man pulled her close one final time, holding her as tightly as anyone could when saying goodbye forever.
