Back Against the Wall

Dog-sitting her son's pooch should be a walk in the park for Marianne Putnam—but then she meets Solomon Ridgedale and his golden retriever, Daisy, who's as excitable as he is. Daisy needs a dog park, and Solomon tries to recruit Marianne to his campaign to bring one to Serendipity Springs. But his fetching proposal to convert a city-owned field sparks a dogfight at the city council meeting.

Two council members support the funeral home director next door, who says a park will be too noisy. Wi...