Chapter OneTHE sun was trying hard to shine as Jenny crossed the courtyard of the Island Animal Rescue to begin morning surgery. But it was as if the rain clouds had instantly returned when she pushed open the door to find Mrs Cross sitting there with Norman, her Cairns terrier, cradled in her arms, both of them looking distinctly gloomy.
“Thank goodness,” Mrs Cross gushed, “I thought you'd never get here.”
Jenny bit her tongue. “It isn't quite eight yet, Mrs Cross.”
“This is an emergency, my dear. Take a look for yourself.” And with that she thrust Norman out towards her.
The poor little dog struggled as best it could, clearly under considerable stress. As Jenny stooped down to get a closer look, she could see why. Four deep, vertical cuts ran down each of the little dog's flanks. The
