Darling Companion Page #2

in this weather.

You must have

a dog of your own.

No, no.

Then you must be a dog person.

Well, I don't know.

How about you?

Are you a dog person?

Yeah, I can't keep my hands off 'em.

Well, there's no chip in him.

There's no way to trace the owner.

He's a little nicked up.

He has a cut on his muzzle,

a few hot spots.

We'll get the blood panel back tomorrow.

But if I had to guess,

there's nothing wrong with this dog

a few good meals and a bath won't fix.

That's great.

I hope one of you

will take him home.

I just can't.

I have my thesis,

and it's time-consuming,

and I don't even know

why I'm doing it.

It just goes on and on.

And I can't have pets

in my building, so...

Mrs. Winter?

Me? No, no, no.

No, the last thing my husband

wants right now is a dog, so...

That's too bad.

His teeth are worn down,

if you'd just like to have a look.

Yeah? No.

Yeah, it looks like he was left alone a lot

and spent his time chewing on a chain.

He's about seven.

And the chances of a dog like him

being adopted from the shelter are minimal.

So in about a week,

he's likely to be put down.

Mom?

- Good dog.

- Beth?

Hi, honey.

Dad, we're in here.

Hello.

Hey, it's okay, boy. It's okay.

Stay calm. Stay calm.

You know, I think he's just startled by you.

That's all. Easy.

Hey! No!

No barking!

What's going on?

Whose dog is this?

Mom's. She saved his life.

He's not mine.

I'm just gonna find him a home.

Why is he here?

I just couldn't let them

take him to the pound.

So what I'm gonna do is,

I'm gonna call

a few rescue societies tomorrow,

and somebody's going to want him.

Yeah, but not us, right?

We're not getting a dog, right?

I think you should keep him. I'll help.

You're at school.

She's not gonna come back

every morning and walk a dog,

- and neither am I.

- I wouldn't mind doing that.

Beth, I don't want a dog.

I told you, I'm gonna find him a home.

Yeah, I know you.

And what's that supposed to mean?

- That was Dr. Bhoola.

- Who?

The veterinarian.

He's gonna stop by.

What is he...

He's coming here now?

Yeah, he has some

medicine or something.

I'm gonna use your shower,

'cause it's filthy in here.

The veterinarian makes house calls?

He's very attractive.

Did you see that?

- He's an amazing dog.

- I know.

- You did a great thing by picking him up.

- I couldn't leave him.

A lot of people just don't care.

Joseph, I want you

to meet Dr. Bhoola.

Sam, please.

- It's nice to meet you, Dr. Winter.

- And you.

Is this enough paper?

Yeah, that's great.

You don't want to get this stuff

on the floor.

Come on, buddy.

Okay, so...

There's the irritation, right there.

So you give it a little spritz, like so.

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