Ethan quickly grew attached to the dog, and one day, while petting him, they discovered his collar had the name “Christopher Jr.” This made Maggie uneasy—was this the dog of the man who once lived there?

Later, the husky led Ethan and Maggie into the woods, where they found a pregnant fox trapped in a snare. After freeing her, they rushed the fox to the vet. The husky, now named CJ, stayed with the fox through her recovery, and when she gave birth to four kits, she trusted Maggie and Ethan enough to let them help.

Over time, Maggie and her family became more connected with the fox and her babies. They built a den in the forest for them and, after some time, watched as the fox and her kits disappeared back into the woods. Now, every weekend, Ethan, CJ, and Maggie visit them in the forest.

It was an unexpected but beautiful connection, one that had brought healing and joy to their family.