‘What happened to you?’ I stepped back unable to look at him.

I knew by the grey fur that it was him. I shook my head, who could have done this? There was no way he could have gotten out on his own. I made sure to close all potential exists.

I called for Russ, tears burning my eyes. He came rushing out.

‘What’s wrong?’ He barked.

I pointed at the shrub.

‘Sammy,’ I whispered.

His brows formed a deep frown. Russ enveloped me and dragged me away from the snow.

‘We should call the police babe.’ He said.

I nodded; no resistance from me. How could someone be so...