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A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales
Toby's Story: A Puppy Tale
Meet Toby ― a very special dog with a very important purpose ― featured in A Dog's Journey , the basis for the major motion picture! Young readers will love this story in the popular A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales series by bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron.
Toby is a beagle who doesn’t seem to have a purpose. While all of his littermates are adopted right away, Toby is left behind because he's not as energetic as they are. But because he is so quiet, he is adopted by a girl named Mona and her mother, who works at a nursing home. As Toby comforts the residents of the home, he discovers that his purpose may be the most important of all!
Toby’s Story is another uplifting tale of the bond that exists between humans and their cherished animal companions. Young fans of Ellie’s Story , Bailey’s Story , Molly’s Story , and Max’s Story will welcome this new addition to the bestselling series. Includes heartwarming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey and a reading and discussion guide at the end of the book.
More Tales from Bruce Cameron!
FROM
THE PUPPY TALES
Ellie's Story / Bailey's Story / Molly's Story / Max's Story / Lily's Story / Shelby's Story / Toby's Story / Bella's Story / Cooper's Story / Lacey's Story
THE LILY TO THE RESCUE
Lily to the Rescue / Lily to the Two Little Piggies / Lily to the The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Lily to the Dog Dog Goose / Lily to the Lost Little Leopard / Lily to the The Misfit Donkey / Lily to the Foxes in a Fix / Lily to the The Three Bears
FROM
THE DOG'S PURPOSE
A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's Promise
THE DOG'S WAY HOME
A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's Courage
OTHER TITLES FROM
Love, Diary of a Good Dog
A Dog's Perfect Christmas
The Dogs of Christmas
The Dog Master
Emory's Gift
THE RUDDY MCCAN
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man / Repo Madness / The Midnight Dog of the Repo Man
Toby is a beagle who doesn’t seem to have a purpose. While all of his littermates are adopted right away, Toby is left behind because he's not as energetic as they are. But because he is so quiet, he is adopted by a girl named Mona and her mother, who works at a nursing home. As Toby comforts the residents of the home, he discovers that his purpose may be the most important of all!
Toby’s Story is another uplifting tale of the bond that exists between humans and their cherished animal companions. Young fans of Ellie’s Story , Bailey’s Story , Molly’s Story , and Max’s Story will welcome this new addition to the bestselling series. Includes heartwarming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey and a reading and discussion guide at the end of the book.
More Tales from Bruce Cameron!
FROM
THE PUPPY TALES
Ellie's Story / Bailey's Story / Molly's Story / Max's Story / Lily's Story / Shelby's Story / Toby's Story / Bella's Story / Cooper's Story / Lacey's Story
THE LILY TO THE RESCUE
Lily to the Rescue / Lily to the Two Little Piggies / Lily to the The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Lily to the Dog Dog Goose / Lily to the Lost Little Leopard / Lily to the The Misfit Donkey / Lily to the Foxes in a Fix / Lily to the The Three Bears
FROM
THE DOG'S PURPOSE
A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's Promise
THE DOG'S WAY HOME
A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's Courage
OTHER TITLES FROM
Love, Diary of a Good Dog
A Dog's Perfect Christmas
The Dogs of Christmas
The Dog Master
Emory's Gift
THE RUDDY MCCAN
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man / Repo Madness / The Midnight Dog of the Repo Man
192 pages, Hardcover
Published May 7, 2019
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W. Bruce Cameron
96 books4,488 followersI’ve always loved dogs, which puts me in a unique category along with what, maybe two or three billion people?
What’s not to love about an animal who will sit in your living room all day long, waiting for you to get home, and even if you need to work late and then stop for a stress-relieving beverage on your way home, when you unlock that front door, is absolutely overjoyed to see you? How could you not adore an animal who senses when your day is not going well and tries to cheer you up by dumping a sodden tennis ball in your lap?
I was probably 8 years old, playing in the back yard of our house in Prairie Village, KS, when my dad opened the gate and in rushed a 9-week-old Labrador puppy. I fell to my knees and spread my arms and that dog leaped into them as if we had loved each other our whole lives. It’s a scene that shows up in A Dog’s Purpose—a puppy and a boy meeting each other the very first time, both of them full of unrestrained joy.
We named the dog Cammie. She arrived in my life when I was just beginning to connect some of the dots in my memory to make a picture of who I was, forming my identity as a child. I remember every skinned knee and bicycle ride in the context of Cammie, who was always there for me. And I lost her just as I was starting to leave childhood behind, passing on after I’d spent a year in college. That’s Cammie, the dog of my childhood.
Years later I was riding my bicycle in the mountains outside of Pine, CO. A chance decision to bounce down a dirt road led me past a few scattered ranches and one small house near a creek, set back from the road at least 50 yards. A single “woof” from a dog caught my attention, and I braked and stood in the dry, clear air, regarding the dog who had called out to me.
She was on a chain by the house, and a fence stood between us, so I remained on the road even though I could see that the dog, a black lab mix with a crazily active tail, was clearly friendly. I gazed at her and the dog sat, attentive, staring into my eyes exactly the way my first dog, Cammie, used to look at me, really seeing into me.
And that’s when the thought hit me. What if this wonderful dog was Cammie? What if dogs live over and over again, and always remember us?
I dismissed the thought, waved at the dog, and rode away, but days later the idea came back to me. What if?
I’ve been a writer my whole life, but never have I ever written anything as important as A Dog’s Purpose.
I can’t promise you that A Dog’s Purpose will make you love your dog more—how could it do that? But I’ll tell you what a lot of people have told me: after reading A Dog’s Purpose, you’ll never look at your dog the same way again.
What’s not to love about an animal who will sit in your living room all day long, waiting for you to get home, and even if you need to work late and then stop for a stress-relieving beverage on your way home, when you unlock that front door, is absolutely overjoyed to see you? How could you not adore an animal who senses when your day is not going well and tries to cheer you up by dumping a sodden tennis ball in your lap?
I was probably 8 years old, playing in the back yard of our house in Prairie Village, KS, when my dad opened the gate and in rushed a 9-week-old Labrador puppy. I fell to my knees and spread my arms and that dog leaped into them as if we had loved each other our whole lives. It’s a scene that shows up in A Dog’s Purpose—a puppy and a boy meeting each other the very first time, both of them full of unrestrained joy.
We named the dog Cammie. She arrived in my life when I was just beginning to connect some of the dots in my memory to make a picture of who I was, forming my identity as a child. I remember every skinned knee and bicycle ride in the context of Cammie, who was always there for me. And I lost her just as I was starting to leave childhood behind, passing on after I’d spent a year in college. That’s Cammie, the dog of my childhood.
Years later I was riding my bicycle in the mountains outside of Pine, CO. A chance decision to bounce down a dirt road led me past a few scattered ranches and one small house near a creek, set back from the road at least 50 yards. A single “woof” from a dog caught my attention, and I braked and stood in the dry, clear air, regarding the dog who had called out to me.
She was on a chain by the house, and a fence stood between us, so I remained on the road even though I could see that the dog, a black lab mix with a crazily active tail, was clearly friendly. I gazed at her and the dog sat, attentive, staring into my eyes exactly the way my first dog, Cammie, used to look at me, really seeing into me.
And that’s when the thought hit me. What if this wonderful dog was Cammie? What if dogs live over and over again, and always remember us?
I dismissed the thought, waved at the dog, and rode away, but days later the idea came back to me. What if?
I’ve been a writer my whole life, but never have I ever written anything as important as A Dog’s Purpose.
I can’t promise you that A Dog’s Purpose will make you love your dog more—how could it do that? But I’ll tell you what a lot of people have told me: after reading A Dog’s Purpose, you’ll never look at your dog the same way again.
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May 27, 2020Just because you don't fit your "intended purpose" doesn't mean you're not perfect.
But, what is my purpose? When all of his littermates are adopted right away, Toby is left behind because he's not as energetic as the other beagle puppies.
All is not lost though. A girl named Mona and her mother eventually adopt him. They take him to work at a nursing home, where he comforts the residents of the home and bonds with new friends. He might just discover that his purpose may be the most important of all!
Bonds, belonging, and best friends. Scents, smiles, and sticking to it.
Trigger warning for pet allergies, animal unwellness, and mention of death.
Constantly curious Toby was ever amazed. From the reason for his itchy feet to the reason training didn't always yield a treat, there was a lot the pup didn't understand, but that made even more exciting to see the world through his eyes. My heart melted as the little love bug intuitively found his way into, and knew just how to comfort every heart he met.
When puppies are around relationships abound. Maybe Toby struggled with settling down, but he had no problems snuggling hearts together. Already dear or recently near, many bonds blossomed as result of his playfulness. Perhaps the sweetest of all though was the various, mutually theraputic friendships people formed with him. We all deserve a friend like Toby.
No matter how tricky or troublesome our trials, we all deserve to keep trying (and a treat). Life's tough. There's lots we don't understand, and we're left wondering why were here sometimes. W. Bruce Cameron's easy prose took me into a searching, growing mind that saw life truly as it is. Warm and fuzzy, Toby's Story was a quick reminder that we deserve to be happy, content, and that we have a purpose, even if it's not the one we think it should be.
It's never long before I'm smiling and/or crying through one of the Dog's Purpose books, and this was no exception. I adored watching the ways Toby changed lives by being himself. A simple lesson in love, comfort, and never giving up, the cutely illustrated tale leaves the world a better place.
There's nothing quite so reassuring as a puppy's love.
But, what is my purpose? When all of his littermates are adopted right away, Toby is left behind because he's not as energetic as the other beagle puppies.
All is not lost though. A girl named Mona and her mother eventually adopt him. They take him to work at a nursing home, where he comforts the residents of the home and bonds with new friends. He might just discover that his purpose may be the most important of all!
Bonds, belonging, and best friends. Scents, smiles, and sticking to it.
Trigger warning for pet allergies, animal unwellness, and mention of death.
Constantly curious Toby was ever amazed. From the reason for his itchy feet to the reason training didn't always yield a treat, there was a lot the pup didn't understand, but that made even more exciting to see the world through his eyes. My heart melted as the little love bug intuitively found his way into, and knew just how to comfort every heart he met.
When puppies are around relationships abound. Maybe Toby struggled with settling down, but he had no problems snuggling hearts together. Already dear or recently near, many bonds blossomed as result of his playfulness. Perhaps the sweetest of all though was the various, mutually theraputic friendships people formed with him. We all deserve a friend like Toby.
No matter how tricky or troublesome our trials, we all deserve to keep trying (and a treat). Life's tough. There's lots we don't understand, and we're left wondering why were here sometimes. W. Bruce Cameron's easy prose took me into a searching, growing mind that saw life truly as it is. Warm and fuzzy, Toby's Story was a quick reminder that we deserve to be happy, content, and that we have a purpose, even if it's not the one we think it should be.
It's never long before I'm smiling and/or crying through one of the Dog's Purpose books, and this was no exception. I adored watching the ways Toby changed lives by being himself. A simple lesson in love, comfort, and never giving up, the cutely illustrated tale leaves the world a better place.
There's nothing quite so reassuring as a puppy's love.
February 3, 2019
I love Toby! This was my second book to read by W. Bruce Cameron, and he makes me smile and cry with each book!
May 8, 2019
Ok. So it says “young reader” but it should say “dog lover “ in the description of who this book is for. I’m far from young but I loved this story. W Bruce Cameron has such a knack for putting us inside our dogs’ heads. And frankly that’s a much nicer place to be these days.
December 5, 2022
I really love this book. It is not a very crazy story but that just means it is kind of calm and silly. It is about a dog that gets taken in by people and theres something wrong with his paws.
October 29, 2023
This book was good in all aspects. It told the story of where Toby came from and how he found his purpose. Every chapter shows a different part of Toby's life and how he thinks he belongs to one person. I liked how the book explained why Toby thought he belonged to one person and why he thought he didn't. I didn't have anything I don't like about this book. It was sat up well and the plot line was good. It didn't repeat itself over and over, it was new ideas every chapter. My favorite character was Toby. Toby is my favorite character because he is trying to find out what his job in life is, which is what most of us are looking for in life. It makes it more interesting to see if he finds his purpose. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes dogs and or to people that just want a good book to read.
February 1, 2023
A really cute story. A little juvenile for my taste but cute. Quick read.
March 5, 2024
I LOVED IT!!!!! The ending was great! I love dogs I have fostered 20 dogs and I'm the dog lover of my family! W. Bruce Cameron is a great author so I hope u read it!😍😘I was very sad at the end i was half crying! The ending very sweet and sad but i loved it!Have a great day and keep reading!
March 11, 2022
This was a great book to listen to with the kids I nanny (ages 6 and 9). It has some sad moments that allow for good discussions regarding hospice care and nursing homes while not making that the focus of the book.
January 12, 2022
I started “Toby’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale” with my son and found it adorable. Toby is a Beagle puppy who goes through a lot of obstacles in order to find his purpose as a dog. W. Bruce Cameron does a great job in narrating the story through the eyes of a young puppy and his thoughts. I also enjoyed that he highlights a common health problem in dogs as well as how the owners coped with the challenges of having an energetic puppy.
Toby is a Beagle puppy born on a farm to a hunting dog. He is not a normal, energetic Beagle though as the reader soon finds out. Toby always has itchy paws, to the point that he would rather chew on his paws to relieve the itch than play chase like his littermates. The itchiness also keeps him awake at night, making him perpetually tired. He’s the last puppy left when he’s adopted by Mona, who wants to make him a therapy dog. Toby goes to live at a hospice care facility where he is much loved by the residents there. Toby must find his purpose as a therapy dog while also still learning to be a puppy.
This was a very cute book. Cameron does a great job narrating from Toby’s point of view. The way the puppy thinks and acts certainly vibes with the way puppies act in real life. He also makes the reader see a different situation with a puppy. Toby’s new owners have to adapt to Toby’s behavior as a puppy and his energy. It was nice to see this happening so that kids who read it can see how challenging it can be to learn to adapt. It was a great read!
Toby is a Beagle puppy born on a farm to a hunting dog. He is not a normal, energetic Beagle though as the reader soon finds out. Toby always has itchy paws, to the point that he would rather chew on his paws to relieve the itch than play chase like his littermates. The itchiness also keeps him awake at night, making him perpetually tired. He’s the last puppy left when he’s adopted by Mona, who wants to make him a therapy dog. Toby goes to live at a hospice care facility where he is much loved by the residents there. Toby must find his purpose as a therapy dog while also still learning to be a puppy.
This was a very cute book. Cameron does a great job narrating from Toby’s point of view. The way the puppy thinks and acts certainly vibes with the way puppies act in real life. He also makes the reader see a different situation with a puppy. Toby’s new owners have to adapt to Toby’s behavior as a puppy and his energy. It was nice to see this happening so that kids who read it can see how challenging it can be to learn to adapt. It was a great read!
September 12, 2023
Toby's story was less adventurous and exciting than other similar stories in this series , but still not dull.
Toby, a beagle puppy, starts his live at a ranch, along with his brothers and sisters, and of course their mother. Soon, after they grow a little, all his siblings are given to people, except him, who, develop early an itching on his feet, not detected by his initial owner. So he ends at an old people azylum, just for beimg an over slow beagle, thus thought to be proper for the azylum guests and their comdition
They find out why he was so light im behaviour, due to am alergy at food, and after being cured, he starts to behave more like a normal beagle, which brings some trouble, but also lots of love amd petting and treats for being a food dog from pacients and others.
Be eventially solves his obsession about wh he belongs to, from all people around .. to all of them alike.
That was my first hint that people don't always understand how to have fun. They need digs to show them.
Toby, a beagle puppy, starts his live at a ranch, along with his brothers and sisters, and of course their mother. Soon, after they grow a little, all his siblings are given to people, except him, who, develop early an itching on his feet, not detected by his initial owner. So he ends at an old people azylum, just for beimg an over slow beagle, thus thought to be proper for the azylum guests and their comdition
They find out why he was so light im behaviour, due to am alergy at food, and after being cured, he starts to behave more like a normal beagle, which brings some trouble, but also lots of love amd petting and treats for being a food dog from pacients and others.
Be eventially solves his obsession about wh he belongs to, from all people around .. to all of them alike.
That was my first hint that people don't always understand how to have fun. They need digs to show them.
November 4, 2019
Another touching story from W. Bruce Cameron.
March 17, 2021
My son recommended this book to me. Adorable book about a beagle puppy.
October 27, 2021
it such a cute book, has me bawling though :,(
July 29, 2023
A story about a dog for young people but enjoyable for anyone.
April 5, 2021
A wonderful book my son and I read together. I was deeply touched by Toby and his love of helping people. I finished this book with a tear in my eye, and a smile in my heart. Highly recommend for dog lovers of all ages!
October 6, 2022
Uplifting animal story!!
February 21, 2022
My children and I read Toby's Story, a puppy that specializes in hospice, serendipitously, in the weeks following my Mom's death. The right story at the right time!
September 29, 2023
I thought this book was pretty good but the ending could have been a lot better. I rate it four stars but it was a really good book overall.
February 12, 2020
The novel “Toby’s Story “ by W. Bruce Cameron teaches that you can always make a difference and make people’s lives better , even if your dog . This book is about a dog named Toby, a beagle, who works to comfort the residents at a nearby nursing home . This story has many themes , but one of the most important is that we can always make somebody's life happier . While Toby works to comfort and care for the residents he also learns to create bonds and friendships . Another lesson that we can learn from this novel is that you must always keep trying and don't underestimate yourself . Tyler , the grandson of one of the residents , learns that he underestimated himself . After his entire family has created a legacy of top runners , he believes that he’ll be the one to end it . Despite his disbelief he kept practicing until he finally achieved his goal. This book is connectable because it says that you must always keep on practicing and not lose hope . This book is for those interested in inspiring novels and in similar books such as” A Dog’s Purpose” or “Max’s Story .
June 12, 2019
Overall a cute and very child-friendly read that is interesting, thoughtful, and complex for its genre. There is one mistake: the author used was instead of were, (and it wouldn't really matter except...) and then he started calling the boy in the story Trent instead of Tyler in the Synopsis/After-Reading Guide. No joke, at least ten times the boy was referred to as Trent when his name was clearly Tyler. A suitable book for a young child interested in dogs.
August 4, 2019
Again, W. Bruce Cameron doesn’t disappoint. Using the dog as the narrator of the story, teaching some difficult life lessons both from the human aspects and from the animal aspects of growing, learning, understanding, living, and dealing with what happens in life. Difficulties with personalities, with understanding what new things are that have never been seen before in life or dealt with in life... poignant and endearing to the heart. As always...
June 29, 2019
Toby is a little beagle puppy born on a farm. All his siblings run and play but Toby's feet hurt and itch, so when his brothers and sisters are each taken to be someone's dog, Toby is the last to go. He ends up going with a girl to an assisted living residence where the girl tries to train him to be a therapy dog. Challenging for everyone! Great story.
September 30, 2019
Toby is a beagle but whereas most beagles are very rambunctious, Toby is more laid back. But that proves to be a good thing when he is chosen to be a therapy dog at the nursing home. The books in this series are all told from the dog's point of view which makes for a fun read. Highly recommended for upper elementary students.
December 26, 2019
Such a cute story!! I love reading from the perspective of a dog. So cute.
January 6, 2020
What did we do as humans to deserve such wonderful companions as dogs
February 5, 2020
Toby is an amazing, cute and funny dog 🐶
March 10, 2020
Collin and I (slowly) read this together. It was a cute book and of course .. we love beagles.
June 2, 2022
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Toby’s Story by W. Bruce Cameron is a touching story of Toby the beagle trying to find purpose in his life. Toby was not like his litter mates. Beagles are an excellent hunting dog and loyal companion, they are also happy-go-lucky, funny, and thanks to its pleading expression, cute. They were bred to hunt in packs, so they enjoy company and are generally easygoing. However, Toby is quiet and not very energetic. So as he watches all of his litter mates (his brothers Titus and Timothy, and his sisters Tess, Tamara and Tabatha) find homes, he wonders if he ever will.
I loved the introductory chapters of the book where Toby learns about life by exploring as he and his siblings grow from birth. The descriptions of Toby and his litter mates discovering the great outdoors had me visualizing the experience right along with them. And Toby’s love for Walt, the first human he comes in contact with – and believes to be his human – is very evident. The story is told from Toby’s point of view – so we are seeing the world as a puppy. Really fun!
Finally, one day, Mona and her mother come by the ranch, see the sign “Dog free to a Good Home” and given Toby’s toned down energy – he seems like the perfect dog for them – they take him home. Well, not exactly to their home; as now Toby lives (and will soon be trained to work) at a senior’s nursing facility.
Once Toby is at his new home, he must learn many lessons to fulfill his new role as a therapy dog. The process is a slow one filled with many trying and interesting trials and tribulations, especially once the reason is discovered for his laid back demeanor. The interactions with Mona, who is training him, to all of his interactions with the residents, this reader fell more and more for Toby. What a great dog.
There are many interactions Toby has with various residents of the facility and we get to see where Toby shines (and where he may not shine as much – at least in the beginning), while carrying out his duties as a therapy dog. Now if only he could get Fran on board … all would be good.
Toby’s Story also includes a story of working hard for your goals (this storyline is for a human ☺) as well as a romantic component! It has it all.
This is a story which will tug at your heart strings (especially if you are a dog lover). A book great for all ages – young and old(er). If you are looking for a quick read to enjoy as a family, or you have just a few hours to devote to a book – I highly suggest you pick up Toby’s Story.
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Toby’s Story by W. Bruce Cameron is a touching story of Toby the beagle trying to find purpose in his life. Toby was not like his litter mates. Beagles are an excellent hunting dog and loyal companion, they are also happy-go-lucky, funny, and thanks to its pleading expression, cute. They were bred to hunt in packs, so they enjoy company and are generally easygoing. However, Toby is quiet and not very energetic. So as he watches all of his litter mates (his brothers Titus and Timothy, and his sisters Tess, Tamara and Tabatha) find homes, he wonders if he ever will.
I loved the introductory chapters of the book where Toby learns about life by exploring as he and his siblings grow from birth. The descriptions of Toby and his litter mates discovering the great outdoors had me visualizing the experience right along with them. And Toby’s love for Walt, the first human he comes in contact with – and believes to be his human – is very evident. The story is told from Toby’s point of view – so we are seeing the world as a puppy. Really fun!
Finally, one day, Mona and her mother come by the ranch, see the sign “Dog free to a Good Home” and given Toby’s toned down energy – he seems like the perfect dog for them – they take him home. Well, not exactly to their home; as now Toby lives (and will soon be trained to work) at a senior’s nursing facility.
Once Toby is at his new home, he must learn many lessons to fulfill his new role as a therapy dog. The process is a slow one filled with many trying and interesting trials and tribulations, especially once the reason is discovered for his laid back demeanor. The interactions with Mona, who is training him, to all of his interactions with the residents, this reader fell more and more for Toby. What a great dog.
There are many interactions Toby has with various residents of the facility and we get to see where Toby shines (and where he may not shine as much – at least in the beginning), while carrying out his duties as a therapy dog. Now if only he could get Fran on board … all would be good.
Toby’s Story also includes a story of working hard for your goals (this storyline is for a human ☺) as well as a romantic component! It has it all.
This is a story which will tug at your heart strings (especially if you are a dog lover). A book great for all ages – young and old(er). If you are looking for a quick read to enjoy as a family, or you have just a few hours to devote to a book – I highly suggest you pick up Toby’s Story.
June 15, 2020
I have read Toby's Story by W. Bruce Cameron and it is such a interesting, heart-warming story. Toby's Story is about a beagle that starts his life off living with his mother Sadie, his brothers Titus and Timothy, and his sisters Tess, Tamara and Tabatha. His owner Walt owns a farm and takes great care of the puppies until they are old enough to be sold. When the time comes, Toby is the last to get sold because of his gluten allergy that they later found out about. His gluten allergy is very rare but Toby was a little unlucky getting it.
Mona and her mother Patsy were the two that saw a purpose in Toby. Patsy owns the old folks home and Mona is there everyday helping until she goes home. Patsy and Mona got Toby for free since he was very calm and always tired for a beagle, so Walt thought he wasn't capable of being a hunting dog. Toby soon arrived to his new home, an elderly home. Toby spends his days comforting elderly people and getting trained more and more by Mona. After they found out about the gluten allergy, Toby's diet was switched and he became his true happy and energetic self again. Having a dog in the elderly home made it more bright and happy. In chapter 7 Dorothy gets introduced. Before Toby, Dorothy would not talk to anyone and would never go outside or do anything at all except sit alone all day. Toby changed her perspective on life and is the reason why Dorothy now talks to people and is happy and more active. Together, Toby and Dorothy play ball outside everyday now. Toby is friends with everyone in the elderly home and he is so happy there.
To conclude, Toby finds out his true purpose was to spread happiness to his new elderly friends. He didn't just belong to Mona or Patsy or even Dorothy, he belonged to everyone and he loved that. Everyone loved Toby and Toby loved everyone, and being their reason for happiness.
Mona and her mother Patsy were the two that saw a purpose in Toby. Patsy owns the old folks home and Mona is there everyday helping until she goes home. Patsy and Mona got Toby for free since he was very calm and always tired for a beagle, so Walt thought he wasn't capable of being a hunting dog. Toby soon arrived to his new home, an elderly home. Toby spends his days comforting elderly people and getting trained more and more by Mona. After they found out about the gluten allergy, Toby's diet was switched and he became his true happy and energetic self again. Having a dog in the elderly home made it more bright and happy. In chapter 7 Dorothy gets introduced. Before Toby, Dorothy would not talk to anyone and would never go outside or do anything at all except sit alone all day. Toby changed her perspective on life and is the reason why Dorothy now talks to people and is happy and more active. Together, Toby and Dorothy play ball outside everyday now. Toby is friends with everyone in the elderly home and he is so happy there.
To conclude, Toby finds out his true purpose was to spread happiness to his new elderly friends. He didn't just belong to Mona or Patsy or even Dorothy, he belonged to everyone and he loved that. Everyone loved Toby and Toby loved everyone, and being their reason for happiness.
December 2, 2024
Toby's story by: Bruce Cameron.
Toby is a little puppy that is born with a lot of energy but that all changed when his paws started to itch and Walt (the owner of the dog shelter) said that if he has no energy to track nobody will want him. He decided to put up a free dog sign and a girl named Mona and her mom (Patsy) decided to get him because he was not energetic. They took him home and they made him a service dog, but they fixed his paw problem and now he is full of energy. He helps lots of patients but the owner does not like him because he is energetic. They decide to make him sleep outside so he does not distract the people while they sleep. Tyler one of the patient's grandson runs with this club every day and Toby runs with him every day, one day he had a race and Mona went to go see it and brought Toby and Toby escaped from her and started to run with Tyler and they passed all the people in the race and won when they got back his granddad passed away and Toby curled up next to him but he never moved. I can connect to this story because my dog has problems with his feet and my other dog is crazy, Toby is crazy in the book and he has foot problems in the beginning. I rate this book a 5 star because it is very interesting and heart warming. It also helps you never give up. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes animals.
Toby is a little puppy that is born with a lot of energy but that all changed when his paws started to itch and Walt (the owner of the dog shelter) said that if he has no energy to track nobody will want him. He decided to put up a free dog sign and a girl named Mona and her mom (Patsy) decided to get him because he was not energetic. They took him home and they made him a service dog, but they fixed his paw problem and now he is full of energy. He helps lots of patients but the owner does not like him because he is energetic. They decide to make him sleep outside so he does not distract the people while they sleep. Tyler one of the patient's grandson runs with this club every day and Toby runs with him every day, one day he had a race and Mona went to go see it and brought Toby and Toby escaped from her and started to run with Tyler and they passed all the people in the race and won when they got back his granddad passed away and Toby curled up next to him but he never moved. I can connect to this story because my dog has problems with his feet and my other dog is crazy, Toby is crazy in the book and he has foot problems in the beginning. I rate this book a 5 star because it is very interesting and heart warming. It also helps you never give up. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes animals.
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