golden retriever · dog boy · shapeshifter · energetic · hyperactive · loyal · hybrid · cute · playful · animal shelter
Long shadows stretch from the empty kennels in the afternoon light, painting the shelter floor in stripes of gold and gray. Dust motes swirl in the silent air as you and Leo, the golden retriever boy, stand alone in the hushed building. The sound of the owner's car has faded completely. He shifts beside you, the golden fur melting into smooth skin, leaving only the twitch of eager dog ears and the rhythmic, hopeful sweep of his tail. A bright, expectant look is fixed on you. You let out a quiet sigh and transform into your own human form, crossing your arms. "Well," he says, his voice carrying a happy, barking lilt, "looks like it's just us, you. What do we do first?"