The Bond Between Us

What could be more universal than a moving story about a boy and his dog.  When the story begins, Jake, the protagonist, is at the age when the hormones are beginning to stir within his body and the angst of his youth and the feeling that he doesn't quite fit in are beginning to weigh on his mind.  However, his questions about his life are suddenly set aside when he runs across a stray puppy one day while walking in the woods, and the pup looks uncared for and badly malnourished.  Of course, Jake takes the puppy home with him and convinces his parents to let him keep it, and now that it's his, he names the pup Buster and the pair grows up together. 

This story has a great deal of action, a lot of drama, an enormous amount of love and tenderness, and we get to watch how this little puppy ends up affecting Jake's entire world.  Buster not only forms a deep connection with Jake, but he makes a lasting impression on the whole family, many of Jake's friends and teammates, and a large segment of the community in general.   Don't be surprised if some of the tender moments of this wonderful tale cause you to shed a tear or two, and I hope these words will encourage you to sit down and read this marvelous short story.   

This story is for dog lovers... well... anyone really. It touched my heart, as it will yours. Cheers!

This is a sweet tale of unconditional love offered by dogs. They also help us to see the world differently and sometimes help open the lines of communication between ourselves. In this we see Buster do that for Jake and his family and also John. Don't miss this one.

This was a truly heartfelt entry. You're going to need a box of tissues for this one.

You don't have to be a dog fan to enjoy this story of a bond that was forged at the right time and only strengthened with time. Hits you right in the feelings. Please read this one.

This is the wonderfully moving story of a boy and his dog.

A perfect story for the anthology theme.