‘Jane Smith’ laid in bed with her dog Lyla next to her.

  “I love you, Lyla.” She patted Lyla on the head. ”Be a good girl.”

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  Lyla and ‘Jane’ jogged. ‘Jane’ scared away an off-leash dog.

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  “Good girl!” They played fetch in the backyard. “I love you, Lyla.”

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  An estate lawyer and dog rescue rep discussed the trust.

  “It looks just like her!”

  “Yep. Memory engrams copied with a single purpose.”

  “Oh?”

  “Your rescue’s free to use the fortune, under one condition—Lyla’s companion, given all it needs to care for her at all times.”

  “Those crazy dog lovers ...“