Rescue at the Frozen Pond

Santa and Milo found a missing notice near the park. It showed Leo, a small golden puppy

with droopy ears. His red collar held a tiny silver star tag. The note said he

vanished by the frozen pond. Milo tucked the notice away and led Santa onward.

The reindeer landed softly beside snow-laced pine trees. A faint whimper drifted across the

silent white air. Santa lifted a lantern and scanned the icy ground. Milo listened,

then pointed toward fresh paw prints ahead. Together, they followed the

trail toward the pond edge. The prints pressed deep into new snow near the water.

They curved onto thin ice, then stopped at a crack. Santa frowned and