"For profit.They were going to sell them as some sort of elite guard dog situation, you know, for the ultra rich."

"That's sick."

"It is.There are some horrible people in this world."He stared out into the distance, lost in thought.It took his phone buzzing for him to return to me."I should get this, it's probably more lawyers from IREMA."

"Thanks for helping with moving him," I said before he could take off.

He nodded."Of course.I think Obie is going to be much happier here.You did a good job."

I took that last comment as a remark on the whole way I handled his care and relief took away some of the stress in my stomach.I clearly didn't mess up too badly if Jacob was complimenting me.

Since my shift hadn't started yet, I stayed with Obie for a little longer.It was great that we managed to move him but my work wasn't done yet.I didn't just want him to live in a hidden corner of his enclosure, I wanted him to gain confidence and joy and give him the life he never had in the private collection.

He deserved that and so much more.