ew dog, Sammie! They have lots of fun going on walks and exploring, but when Janie takes Sammie to the dog park to play, she discovers that Sammie is resistant to meeting new friends. Sammie hides and barks at everyone, scaring away the other dogs. Can Janie help Sammie learn how to be a friend? Even though it seems impossible, an unexpected visitor on Janie's doorstep might just be able to help.

This is an inspiring and heartwarming story about how the value of family and the power of friendship have the unique ability to bring out the best in ourselves and others.