Chapter 7

He squeakys the toy, trying to get Buddy’s attention. But Buddy just lies on the floor, staring into the space. The boy is determined to get through to Buddy, so he tries a different tactic. He grabs a treat and offers it to Buddy.

Buddy looks at the treat and then looks up at the boy. The he wags his tail ever so slightly.

The boy is trilled to see that Buddy is starting to respond.He gives the treat to Buddy and pets him slightly. He starts to talk to Buddy in a soft, loving voice.

He tells Buddy that everything is going to be okay and that he’s loved. As the boy countinue to talk to Buddy, he notices that Buddy’s tail is wagging faster and faster.

Suddenly, Buddy jumps up and starts to run around the room,barking and wagging his tail.

The boy laughs with joy.

The knows that Buddy is feeling better. Now that Buddy is moving around, the boy decides to play with him.

He throws the squeaky toy and Buddy chases after it. He catches it and brings it back to the boy.

They play fetch for