42.He is not responsible for a puppy
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As the truth of the matter dawned on Addison, her attitude changed from concern to shock. His first presumption regarding recovering a missing pet couldn't have been more far from reality. Addison almost laughed at the irony of the circumstances when the vet revealed the animal was actually a stray cat. His instincts had been accurate; this was not at all a domestic animal. The knowledge of the truth brought with it a range of feelings: relief at last understanding the truth, worry about the consequences, and some shame at his misidentification. The veterinarian carried on his discussion, his professional manner unaltered even if Addison's outward response to this disclosure was obvious. With every fresh piece of data, the issue grew more complicated, and the consequences of bringing a wild animal into a domestic veterinarian practice were beginning to show.
