It was a quiet evening in the small town of Oakwood when Mrs. Milner's beloved dog, Buddy, went missing. Mrs. Milner searched high and low, but there was no sign of the loyal golden retriever. As she walked around her yard, she noticed strange paw prints leading away from the house, but they disappeared into the darkness.

The next morning, Mrs. Milner called the local police station to report Buddy's disappearance. Officer Jackson arrived promptly to investigate. He carefully examined the paw prints, searching for any clues that might lead them to Buddy.

After a thorough search of the neighborhood, Officer Jackson discovered more paw prints near the park. The tracks seemed to lead towards the old abandoned house on the edge of town. With Mrs. Milner in tow, the officer cautiously approached the dilapidated building, unsure of what they might find.

As they stepped through the creaky front door, they heard a faint whimper coming from the back room. There was Buddy, huddled in the corner, terrified but unharmed. The culprit, a mischievous neighborhood cat, had apparently lured the curious dog into the abandoned house for a game of hide-and-seek.

Relieved to have Buddy back safe and sound, Mrs. Milner and Officer Jackson made their way back home, grateful that the mystery had been solved and the beloved pet was returned to his rightful owner.