Quantum Encryption, book 1: Path of the Stray
Kim Falconer2010

With Gaela on the brink of temple wars, a curious apprentice and her invisible familiar find themselves in the wrong place at the worst possible time. Tryn and Quill accidentally awaken the portal Entity, unleashing powers beyond their skill to contain. Meanwhile, in a distant Earth, Janis the 'techno-witch' has her hands full. Between her daughter Ruby's obsession with the Lupin pups and Jarrod's outbursts at Assist, drastic actions must be taken. When they cross through the portal to Gaela, Jarrod vanishes and one of the Lupins is lost. In a desperate search Ruby discovers what must be done for them all to survive, but there may be a high price to pay.