Rhiann's Rescue--Pet Rescue Romance Series Prequel by Gayle M. Irwin

Author:Gayle M. Irwin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Waggin Tales Inspirational Pet Books
Published: 2021-04-12T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Rhiann stood by her RAV 4 and watched a burly Native American man load three black dogs into crates in the back of her vehicle. A Hispanic woman stood next to her, reviewing the paperwork on the clipboard.

“This should be all you need,” the woman said. “I appreciate you taking the dogs to Tucson and Maricopa for us.”

Rhiann smiled at her. “You know it’s my pleasure, Rosa. We’re in this work together.”

“I know,” the woman said. “This year, though, has been especially busy, and I hate taking you away from your grandmother so much.”

“She has her activities at the resort, and this is my activity. By the way, I told you, didn’t I, about the upcoming meeting with the book editor?”

Rosa smiled. “Yes, you did. Seems as if that project must be a go. Congratulations!”

“I don’t have a contract yet, but she must like it enough to have me come to her office.”

Rosa handed Rhiann the paperwork. “Keep me posted.”

“You know I will.”

“The dogs are all set, crates and all,” the man said, walking over to the two women.

Rhiann held out her hand. “Thanks so much, Joshua. Your help is appreciated.”

“Getting the abandoned dogs a second chance is always in our best interest,” the 50’ish man replied as he shook her hand. “We’re planning a spay/neuter clinic in a few weeks, but I’m sure we’ll have some more dogs in need of rescue before then.”

Rhiann nodded. “I should be available if you need transport help again.”

She shook hands with Rosa. “I’ll let you know when I get to Tucson and when I arrive in Maricopa.”

“Just a reminder: the dog in the cream-colored coat is Liza and the one in the blue plaid is Logan – they are the Tucson dogs. Angel is the one in the multi-colored coat. The fosters have been told, but just remind them the coats need to stay on the dogs for another week while they heal.”

Rhiann shook her head. “Poor things. That must have been a vicious pack of coyotes.”

“It was,” Joshua said. “Thankfully, they weren’t rabid.”

“The wounds are healing nicely,” Rosa said. “They just need a bit more time.”

Rhiann nodded. “Well, time to hit the road. I’ll be in touch.”

She climbed behind the steering wheel and started the RAV’s engine. She pushed the button and the driver’s side window came down.

“You both take care. Thanks for all you’re doing and for letting me be part of the rescue,” she told the pair.

“We appreciate you, Rhiann. Drive safely,” Rosa said.

“You too.”

Rhiann backed the vehicle from the parking spot, waved at Joshua and Rosa, and headed the RAV toward the highway, away from the rest stop. She glanced back at the crated dogs and said in a soft voice, “You’re starting a new chapter of life, my friends, one filled with love and kindness. You’ll never be hungry or neglected again.”

As the vehicle slipped onto Interstate 10 heading east, Rhiann looked at the landscape. She never tired of the southwest in winter. Red rocks jutting skyward, sandy desert filled with various species of cactus, and an azure sky sparkling with sun.

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