Adoption

 

Day 10 of the Flash Fiction Marathon:

Write a story using 10 sentences of 10 words each

 "Remember we're just looking," Jason said at the animal shelter.

"We're thinking of an older female," Lisa said. "Fairly small."

"We have several Jack Russells available. Three years old, female."

Jason shook his head. "I think they are much too active." 

From under the counter an attendant retrieved a fluff ball. 

The three-month old pup was put in Lisa's arms.

"A little boy." the attendant watched the pup kiss Lisa.

Lisa couldn't give the pup back. Jason nodded, giving up. 

They were surprised at how much paper work there was. 

In the car going home they named him Sherlock Holmes.

100 words