I enjoyed this story with all of characters within. The main character was Rufus.

Rufus is a loveable dog. His best friend is David that become his owner. David leave Rufus out. Rufus decides to go on an adventure throughout the town meeting different types of people along the way.

This book was fun to read. It had action and adventure throughout. It had a few giggles within.

I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. This is my honest unbiased opinions.

A delightful read that sparks joy and inspires kindness. It reminds us of the unconditional love and joy that pets bring into our lives.

A heartwarming children's book that takes readers on an enchanting journey filled with love, courage, and hope. Through beautifully illustrated pages and charming rhymes, this book celebrates the extraordinary bond between a child and their beloved pet.

The Adventures of Rufus The Dog by David Michael McCune Jr - 3.5/5
Children's Fiction - Parenting & Families

The Adventures of Rufus the Dog series, Book one follows along with Rufus, an adorable loving dog and his friend David. They share wonderful moments together. Going on adventures, realizing such a great bond they have. I enjoyed the illustrations, my kids as well. The bright colors and attention to detail really brought the whole story together. A lovely story of friendship and how a family pet can be just that, family.

I did notice some misspelled worked or completely lacking, more commonly than I'd like.

Thank you NetGalley and Independently Published for the eARC.

Rufus could be every-dog. While the illustrations portray him as a medium sized, flop-eared dog, he's just nebulous enough to fit into almost everyone's memory of a beloved dog in their life. In other words, Rufus is perfect. He touches many lives and is happy, loving, and magical. Aren't all dogs magical in a way? Mine sure is. Now, true, Daisy doesn't climb trees like Rufus or dive into wells, but she makes me happy and that's quite a chore. Rufus definitely makes people happy.

As the story opens, Rufus has adopted a human named David. David's son authored this book, so Rufus obviously left a huge paw print on that family's heart. The book is short, full of colorful illustrations of Rufus' adventures. Not all are good, I must point out. Let's just say, Rufus' encounter with a car leads to a trip to the vet and shows readers another aspect of pet care. Rufus was fine, of course, and went on to share his love and enthusiasm for life with many others.

Rufus' special bond with not just his humans but others, whether children playing in a park or hospital patients is heartwarming. Dogs do make our lives better and brighter simply by, well, being dogs. Not only that, he teaches us to dream big.

Thanks #NetGalley and #IndependentlyPublished for allow me to share Rufus' world for a moment. I read it with my own Daisy dog at my side, making it all the more perfect.