Chapter 3
Nine months earlier HaleyThe silent auction closed over an hour ago, and only one item remained unclaimed. The best one, as far as Haley was concerned.
"On behalf of all of us at Barkville Rescue, I’d like to thank you for spending your Friday evening with us in support of our mission." Mic in hand, Haley launched into her speech as the formal part of Barkville’s fall fundraiser drew to its end. The nerves, which had jittered at the beginning of the event, were too relaxed to even raise an eyebrow now.
"Our pooches and of course, our ninja’s in fur suits, a.k.a. cats, thank you for emptying your big wallets and beautiful clutches to help keep them healthy and fed," she concluded. Millie Watson, who’d overseen the silent auction, handed her a note, which she quickly scanned.
