' How do you know they're copper?' Rex asked.

' I'm their mother. I'm meant to know.' Soul answered.
 

Eight weeks later it was adoption day. Both parents sat by a wooden box and waited. The pups played with each other until a human came. The first one was a girl who chose Kiara. Next were twin boys who chose Sitka and Cop.

‘Nita and Lisa won’t be adopted. Even though Lisa is white, humans can tell the difference between their muzzles.’ Rex said as he nuzzled Soul as she wiped a tear from her eye.

‘ I know, but where will they live? Your house is already full and my human won’t take any more…’ Soul began, but Rex stopped her.

‘ Not anymore. A human heard that I managed to survive the wilderness and he’s decided to take me in and if he hears that I have kids, he’ll take them in too.’ Rex explained.

‘ You found a human? I’m so proud. Where do you live now?’ Soul asked.

‘ Opposite you.’ Rex answered.

‘ Take the pups home with you and I’ll see you in the morning.’ Soul said as she nuzzled Rex. He then picked the pups up and walked back home. Soul went to hers and Rex went to his new one. A male human stood by the door and picked the two pups up and brought them inside with Rex.

Rex, Soul, Nita, Lisa, Sitka, Cop, Kiara, Tabatha, Gabriella, Kenai, Madeline and Esteban. © I_Love_Aleu.

Kodi, Dingo, Aleu and Jenna. © Universal Studios.