I sat down in front of Sheena, my tail wagging slowly. "Some dog owner squealed to Animal Control that I was causing trouble. I lost them, but that guy with the net's gonna tell some friends of his and I'm really gonna be in trouble." My leg was burning from the pain. I licked it out of reflex.

"I think I'm gonna take another route home, but for now I think I'll stay with you guys until night falls, at least," I continued.