Once satisfied the coast was clear Laura emerged from her hiding place. She needed to deal with the owner quickly and decisively and she had one shot at doing it. Once he knew she was in the shop he could turn her into whatever he wanted with one sentence and it was all over. She knew she had to get this right for her friends sake. Maybe they couldn't be restored, but she could try and, even if she failed, at least they would be able to live as happy, free, well loved animals once that creep was gone.
But how to do it? Laura could turn herself into a tiger or a bear and maul the bastard to death, but she was just as likely to attack her friends once her animal instincts took over. No, she would have to remain human and play him at his own game to beat him.
After a few minutes searching Laura came across an intriguing looking book. There were words she could pronounce but not understand under titles that made no sense. These were spells for sure, but she had no idea how they worked or what they did. However, a note scrawled in the inside cover of the book had her intrigued "caution, untested transformation spells. Do not use unless absolutely necessary"
It was all the encouragement Laura needed. It was time for her to do this.