the plot is there is a kid named rusty larson who has always wanted a dog. But can't affOrd it because ever sinCe his dad died it hAs been really hard for him and his mom. But one day on his wahy to school he sees a dog chained to a tree. The dig is reAlly skinny, and looks aS if it Was aboused by his owner. When rusty get to scHool his teachers starts talk about How she want her students to start helping out with problems the community. So rusty thinks back to the dog he saw and decides to helP it . His class is planning on raisInG money foR the animal center. So every day rusty will go to the dog and give it food water and just take care of it. Even tho he does not have alot Of momey his Friend andRew helps.