veterinarian

(a)  

expedition

(a)  

tempting

(a)  

mongrel

(a)  

spring

(a)  

ridiculously

(a)  

absurd dashes

(a)  

amusement

(a)  

crafty look

(a)  

retriever

(a)  

gave a wide berth

(a)  

prophetic manner

(a)  

frenzied

(a)  

stalk

(a)  

had been interned (v)

(a)  

snarled

(a)  

alarm

(a)  

testily

(a)  

realized

(a)  

increasing relish

(a)  

scornful look

(a)