In the bustling Animal Shelter, Biscuit zipped between kennels, ears perked.

"Max, Beatrice—playtime! Fetch!"

Dogs yipped, chasing balls as she woofed translations:

"They love the new grass mats!"

Nero curled in a sunbeam, cats kneading her lap.

"Mew... noisy pups,"

she whispered, tail flicking lazily. A splash from a leaky pipe jolted her—

"Water! Nooo!"

She bolted to higher ground, meowing frantically.Leona burst in, Timi the lion padding behind.

"Easy, Nero! Timi, guard!"

The beast roared softly, herding dogs back. Leona winked, scratching Biscuit's head.

Biscuit hugged them.

"Best squad ever!"