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whisper. “And this is Meep, my best friend. What’s your name?”
    The wolf pup’s tail started wagging even more eagerly when he realised Zoe could talk to him! He jumped up and put his front paws against her legs, and gave a happy bark.
    “Shadow!” replied Zoe, grinning down at the little wolf. “That’s a perfect namefor you, because of your lovely grey coat. We’re really glad you’ve come to live at the Rescue Zoo, Shadow. Do you like it so far?”
    Shadow gave another eager bark. “Good! And you’re right, there are lots of places to explore here,” said Zoe, smiling. “And I think you’ll like your lovely new enclosure too. It’s right next door to some other wolves, and you’ll get to see it tonight, as soon as—”
    Suddenly Meep’s ears pricked up.

    “Zoe, someone’s coming!” he told her urgently.
    Zoe quickly stopped talking, just as her mum walked back into the room. “I forgot my medical bag,” she explained, picking it up. She tilted her head to one side and paused before speaking again. “It’s funny, Zoe – I heard you chatting to the pup just a moment ago and it sounded as if he was barking back at you. Almost as if you were talking to one another!”
    Oh no! Zoe stared at her mum in horror. Had Lucy guessed her secret?

Chapter Five
Shadow’s New Home
    Before Zoe could think of an excuse, her mum chuckled.
    â€œSilly me,” she said, shaking her head. “Can you imagine – you and the wolf pup having a conversation!”
    As she left again, Zoe let out a sigh of relief.
    â€œThat was close!” whispered Meep.
    â€œI know!” admitted Zoe. “I’d better be more careful, Meep.”
    Once Lucy had given the pelican a check-up and some more medicine, they were ready to take the pup to the new grey wolf enclosure.
    â€œCan I carry him?” Zoe asked hopefully.
    â€œOf course!” replied Great-Uncle Horace, and helped her pick the little wolf up. Zoe kept one arm securely around his body so that he didn’t fall, but made sure he could sit upright and see everything around him. This was going to be Shadow’s first view of the zoo, and she knew he would want to get a good look!
    As they walked through the zoo, lots of animals peered curiously over thefences of their own enclosures to have a look at the new arrival, and to call out a friendly greeting. The pup was very excited to see so many new faces, and wriggled eagerly in Zoe’s arms, wagging his tail and letting out little barks and louder, longer howls. She had to concentrate to make sure she didn’t drop him!
    â€œOh, I’ve thought of a name for the wolf pup,” Zoe told her mum and Great-Uncle Horace, smiling at Meep. “Shadow!”

    â€œExcellent!” replied Great-Uncle Horace. “And a rather mysterious, spooky-sounding name too, which I think suits a wolf perfectly. Years ago, people were rather frightened of wolves, you know, Zoe. That’s why they were often the wicked character in fairy tales, like Red Riding Hood. ” He shook his head.
    â€œTo look at this adorable little chap, it’s hard to believe, isn’t it? But sadly, grey wolves were almost hunted to extinction at one point.”
    â€œThat’s awful!” said Zoe, cuddling Shadow even tighter. How could anyone have been afraid of something as gorgeous as this?
    â€œIt’s a pity Shadow won’t have any other wolves to live with,” said Lucy. “Wolves always form packs, and they’re very social creatures. I’m worried that Shadow might find it very lonely here without any companions.”
    Great-Uncle Horace nodded. “Yes, I’ve been thinking the very same thing. Don’t worry, my dear – I do have a plan. I can’t say any more just yet though…”
    Zoe and Lucy glanced at each other.He was being very mysterious!
    They soon arrived at the enclosure. It was designed to look like a beautiful sprawling wood, full of