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That night, Leo slept with Buddy at the foot of his bed. He felt Buddy’s soft breath on his feet, and he smiled, knowing he’d never be lonely again. In the weeks that followed, Leo made friends at school—kids who loved dogs too. They’d come over to play with Buddy, and Leo would laugh as Buddy chased them around the yard, his tail wagging so hard his whole body shook. Winter came, and the town was covered in snow. Leo and Buddy would build snowmen, and Buddy would roll in the snow, turning white all over. Leo would make snowballs and toss them, and Buddy would run to catch them, his paws sinking into the snow. When they got cold, they’d go inside, Buddy curling up by the fire, and Leo drinking hot cocoa while petting the dog’s soft fur. >> In that moment, Leo knew that some bonds
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