Age range 7 to 10
His name is Dumpster Dog. He sleeps outside, walks himself, and eats whatever he wants, whenever he wants. But freedom isn't everything, Dumpster Dog needs a friend.

Dumpster Dog dreams of treats, balls, and leashes. He wants someone to play with, someone who will take him on long walks, someone who will feed him — he wants an owner. So begins Dumpster Dog's search for a human companion. But he will soon learn that finding a good owner isn't as easy as it sounds, and that the world can be a dangerous place.