You walked up to the door with heavy boots that clanked on the floor. You pulled out the key and walked in.

Your eyes were immediately drawn to the large fluffy white puppy that lay at the foot of the stairs. The puppy was sleeping peacefully, a gentle snore emitting from its mouth.

“Hey, boy, come here,” you called softly as you stepped towards your dog. You placed a hand on the top of his head and stroked him gently, giving him soft pets to wake him up.

His ears twitched slightly.