Bobby is followed home by a puppy. He sets off on finding the puppy's owner. He falls in love with the puppy and wishes he could keep him. what will happen?  

Bobby And The Puppy

Bobby kneeling down to pet a small white and brown puppy with hopeful eyes on a sidewalk

Bobby was walking home from school when he heard tiny footsteps behind him. He turned around to see a small white and brown puppy trotting after him. The puppy wagged its tail and looked up at Bobby with hopeful eyes. Bobby knelt down and the puppy immediately licked his hand.

The Follower

Bobby standing with a conflicted expression, a small white and brown puppy looking up at him

"You can't follow me home," Bobby said, but the puppy just tilted its head. Bobby looked around, but there was no one searching for a lost dog. The puppy whimpered softly and Bobby felt his heart melt. "Okay, just until we find your owner," he sighed.

A New Friend

Julian hugging a small white and brown puppy with a delighted expression. Bobby standing nearby with a thoughtful look

Bobby's little brother Julian was thrilled when Bobby arrived with the puppy. "Can we keep him?" Julian asked, already hugging the basenji pup. Bobby shook his head firmly. "Someone must be missing him," Bobby explained, though he secretly wished they could.

Home Surprise

Bobby and Julian sitting at a table, making colorful posters with 'Found: White and brown basenji puppy' written on them

Bobby and Julian made posters with a picture of the puppy. "Found: White and brown basenji puppy," Bobby wrote carefully. Julian added colorful stars around the edges. "We should check if he has a microchip," Bobby suggested.

Making Plans

Bobby and Julian hanging posters on a neighborhood notice board. A small white and brown puppy sniffing around

The next day, Bobby and Julian hung posters all around the neighborhood. The puppy followed them happily, sniffing everything along the way. Bobby was starting to feel attached to the energetic little dog. Julian named the puppy "Scout" despite Bobby's warnings not to get too attached.

The Search Begins

Bailee petting a small white and brown puppy named Scout in the park, Bobby and Julian standing nearby

While hanging posters in the park, they met Bailee, a girl from Bobby's class. "What a cute puppy!" she exclaimed, petting Scout gently. Bailee offered to help them find the owner. "My mom works at the animal shelter," she explained proudly.

Meeting Bailee

Bailee's mom scanning a small white and brown puppy for a microchip in an animal shelter

Bailee's mom checked Scout for a microchip at the shelter. "No chip," she announced after scanning him. She helped them file a found pet report. "If no one claims him in two weeks, you could adopt him," she suggested.

The Shelter Visit

Bobby teaching a small white and brown puppy to sit in a cozy living room

Days passed, and Bobby grew more attached to Scout. The puppy slept at the foot of his bed each night. Bobby taught Scout to sit and stay. Julian and Bobby took turns walking Scout around the neighborhood, secretly hoping no one would claim him.

Growing Attached

Julian hugging a small white and brown puppy tightly, Bobby's mom holding a phone with a concerned expression

A week later, Bobby's mom received a phone call. Someone had seen their poster and claimed to be Scout's owner. Bobby's heart sank as he heard the news. Julian burst into tears and hugged Scout tightly.

The Phone Call

Bobby playing with a small white and brown puppy in a backyard, Bailee sitting nearby offering support

The owner was scheduled to come that afternoon. Bobby spent the morning playing with Scout, trying not to cry. Bailee came over to offer moral support. "You did the right thing," she reminded Bobby, though it didn't make him feel better.

Meeting the Owner

Bobby holding a small white and brown puppy as he opens the door to an elderly woman with a sad expression

When the doorbell rang, Bobby answered it with Scout in his arms. An elderly woman stood there, looking at Scout with tears in her eyes. "That's not my Pepper," she said sadly. "My dog has different markings." Bobby couldn't help feeling relieved.

The Surprise

Bobby, Julian, and Scout happily playing in a garden, Bailee's mom smiling nearby

Two weeks passed with no more calls about Scout. Bailee's mom helped Bobby's family officially adopt the puppy. "He chose you," she told Bobby with a smile. Bobby, Julian, and their new friend Scout couldn't have been happier.