The deepest corner of the site was a forum: “Midnight Puddle Club.” Anonymous dogs shared the location of the best damp patches of grass in the city. There was a review of a fire hydrant on 4th Street ( “Great pressure, terrible sightlines for oncoming pugs” ). There was a heated debate on the proper technique for turning a single piece of dropped popcorn into a three-course meal.

The screen flashed. A single word appeared:

Max found his people. Or, his dogs.