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Today, Millie is no longer the fearful, starving dog seen in the past. She lingered around the narrator’s property, gradually growing more comfortable. She has formed a bond with another dog named Libby—often seen lounging together, soaking up the sun, and sharing moments of mutual trust.
The narrator notes Millie’s cautious but improving behavior; she no longer continually backs away from human interaction. Over the course of a few days, she has started to approach for petting and exhibits signs of warming up to the caretaker. Her initial skittishness appears to stem from past abuse, but her resilience and the presence of gentle care seem to be transforming her.