The story revolves around a family and their dog Avery. Avery was a Labrador mix breed and had been in the family since he was a puppy, about eight years. Avery escaped one day and ran off and was captured and taken to the local animal shelter.
The big trend now is not getting that purebred Golden Retriever, it's getting a new hybrid dog like a Malkie (Yorkshire terrier and Maltese).
Stories in the news recently have reported an increase in the number of pets being left at animal shelters due to rising costs. These people report that they can no longer afford to care for their pet.
