Tom never wanted a dog. He couldn't see the point - after all, what could be fun about a pet that chews shoes and barks at nothing? But his younger siblings, Scott and Kelly, are determined to get a puppy, and despite Tom's protests, the family ends up bringing home Chip.

By the end, Tom discovers something he never expected: he's fallen in love with his new best friend. "Who wants a dog? ME!" Because sometimes, the best things in life come in the most unexpected packages.