A little boy sits cross-legged on the grass, carefully tying a bright red bandana around his dog’s neck.The golden retriever sits patiently, tail thumping against the ground, as tiny fingers fumble with the knot.
Under the shade of a big tree, the boy holds a picture book open while the dog rests its chin on his knee. Both are looking at the pages with equal interest – the boy pointing at words, the dog sniffing the pictures.
Mid-laugh, the boy runs through sprinklers in the backyard, with the dog bounding joyfully beside him. Both are soaked, both are grinning, and neither cares about the mess.*What’s happening:* The safest place in the world is next to a friend who loves you unconditionally.
At snack time, the boy shares his peanut butter sandwich – he takes a bite, then breaks off a piece for his waiting friend. The dog takes it gently from his fingers.*What’s happening:* The safest place in the world is next to a friend who loves you unconditionally.
Curled up together for an afternoon nap, the boy uses the dog’s belly as a pillow while the dog protectively drapes a paw over him
As dusk falls, the boy whispers secrets into the dog’s ear while stroking its head.
