WE THREW OUR K9 HIS 8TH BIRTHDAY—BUT MIDWAY THROUGH, HE LED US TO SOMETHING WE NEVER EXPECTED
Max was never big on parties. He barely tolerated the hats and didn’t care for the photos—but after eight years on the force, he’d earned that cake. We kept the celebration small. Just a few guys, some decorations, and toys Max would destroy by morning. Everything was fine—until Max suddenly tensed, sniffed the air, and…