I stopped eating because I'm protesting.

I stopped eating because I'm protesting. Who told them to put this horrible necklace on me? The inside keeps stabbing my neck. Every time I lower my head, it hurts. Now I'm so hungry that I can't stand. And that big idiot wants to put me down. I'm going to die for nothing. The new collar hurt him so badly that he refused to eat. Then he became too hungry and weak to stand. And Dr. Shaw had mistaken it for a fatal disease. I fought back a smile and looked at Ghost. Because of that one glance, Ghost suddenly stopped cursing. You. The new one in the back. Stop hiding, you. I quickly lowered my head. You cannot see me. I'd finally found a job that made me want to stop running. I could not afford to lose it. Stop pretending. I saw you trying not to laugh. You can understand me. I'm the smartest dog. You can't fool me. Mr. Valenti, you need to decide now. My injection will make sure he feels nothing. His stepmother, Evelyn Valenti, wiped away her tears. Adrian. Nova would never want her pup to suffer like this. Bianca Russo, Adrian's fiancee, reached out to pet Ghost. If you love Ghost, let him go in peace. Ghost turned his head away. Don't touch me. I hate you. Then let's No. I can't die. I haven't even found myself a girlfriend yet. My neck hurts. Why can't any of you understand me? Hey. New girl. Save me. Save me, and I'll make Adrian give you half a million dollars. My heart jumped. Half a million dollars. A new house. I could hire the best lawyer and clear my name. I could open my clinic again. ANIMAL DENICE What are you waiting for? I'll give you anything. What do you think of Adrian? Handsome. Powerful. His leg is injured. But that makes him dark and mysterious. Save me. I'll set you two up. Sweet lady. No. You're my mom now. Please save me, then we'll do Wait. Everyone turned to look at me. My legs were shaking, but I forced myself to walk forward. What if it isn't distemper? What if the collar is hurting him? Dr. Shaw's face darkened. A hired hand, talking big. I've treated dogs for thirty years. You think I'm wrong? Every second you waste makes Ghost suffer longer. Marcus, where did you find this maid? Mrs. Valenti, please forgive me. She started today. Dr. Shaw has treated hundreds of valuable dogs. You're just a maid. Stay out of this. Take her downstairs and deal with her. Teach her to keep her mouth shut. Two guards grabbed my arms. Ghost let out a sharp cry. Don't take Mom. If she leaves, I'm dead. Save me. I wanted to cry. How was I supposed to save him? I said one thing. Now I might die before he did. Stop.