She nods a bit in agreement. "He's at that animal shelter she's been 'volunteering' at? He's been there pretty much since he was old enough to be on his own. She's very concerned that he's never going to have a permanent home."

It's about more than that, though. It's about Cora connecting with something, even if it is just a dog. A dog can provide just as much emotional support as a person can, even if they can't talk.