Kendra's heart skipped a beat when she overheard the vet utter, “This is really bad.” His tone was laden with concern and urgency. She couldn't hear the rest of the conversation, but those words echoed in her mind, amplifying her fears. The gravity of the situation was sinking in. Kendra's initial worry about the puppy's health had escalated into a realization that they might be dealing with something far more serious than she had imagined.