Finally, she yanked out her earbuds, spun around, and saw Zoey struggling.
She rushed to the crib, lifted the baby, and patted her back until Zoey coughed up a small bubble of milk and began to cry.
But then Claire did something chilling.
She backed out of the nursery, holding Zoey, and locked the door — leaving Beau inside.
The footage ended there.
The Truth Comes Out
When Claire arrived the next morning, she smiled as if nothing had happened.
But Rose was waiting at the door, holding a printed screenshot of the livestream.
Claire froze. No excuses. No denial. She just turned and walked away.
We contacted the agency, reported her account, and sent the footage as evidence. I still don’t know if there will be legal consequences, but I do know this — Beau proved himself that night.
He wasn’t a “problem dog.” He was our daughter’s protector.
Our Hero with a Wagging Tail
We had a small silver tag made for his collar that reads: “Zoey’s Guardian.”
Sometimes, when Zoey giggles at him or tugs his ears, I think about how close we came to losing him — how easily we almost gave away the very soul who saved our family.
I still check that footage sometimes, not because I need proof, but because it reminds me of something simple and profound:Continue reading…
