The change was instantaneous. In this new world that Jeff had made, dogs were the dominant species and humans were nothing more than pets. But what were the lives of our pet parents and their pets before the change?
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Walking through the park, Jacob kept a tight hand on the leash connected to his border collie, Amy. It was a warm, bright, sunny day. Jacob had just recently graduated college, started his first job, gotten his first apartment. It was an exciting time for him. He was excited to get his first weekend off and relax. And then....Jake sat on the ground at his owner's feet, drooling, looking up happily....
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Chloe was working on her grade school math homework. The adorable little girl had been home from school for only a little while. Downstairs, her mother was working on dinner, and her father wasn't home yet.
*Ding Dong*
Chloe hurried on all fours toward the sound of the doorbell, yelping excitedly. Then she heard her master's voice...."_____ cookie?" She didn't understand the other words, but that one she did. She let her master lead her until she got her treat, and watched her go as she munched on it.
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"Kira, stay near Mommy...don't run ahead," Kira's mother called.
Kira was only three, and her mother had taken her to the park. Kira had a bright future ahead of her...at least she did. She ran a few steps...and then suddenly, she was alone...voiding the contents of her bladder on the lineoleum.
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Tom stared at the screen, reading the stats on the Chronovac. "Run complete...what run? I haven't even started playing with it yet. How do you get a history on this thing?" He put his paws on the keyboard, preparing to look.