First published 2001
Zoe's friend Jane's beloved dog Yum-Yum is ailing, leaving Zoe torn about training her own puppy Sneakers as a therapy dog. As Yum-Yum's health declines, Zoe confronts the weighty responsibilities of caring for a therapy animal. But when Zoe sees the profound impact Yum-Yum has on sick children, she's determined to follow in her friend's pawprints, no matter the cost.
Genres: fiction, family, animals, friendship, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
125 pages · Paperback · Amer Girl Pub
Content warnings: animal-death