Status Updates From Shiloh

The point of view is 1st person narrator.
I know this because it says "The minute I open the door, I see him."
Marty resolves to buy the abused beagle from Judd Travers despite having no money. His father suggests collecting aluminum cans and bottles to earn cash, but Marty quickly realizes how difficult and slow the process will be after finding very few items.

I am reading it in school and so far it is going good.