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Nicola's new dog, June Bug, is wreaking havoc, her former best friend is keeping her distance, and life in general seems off-kilter. Nicola finds purpose--and joy--visiting a nursing home with June Bug and a new maybe-friend. Stock characters weigh down the story, but dog lovers will cheer on Nicola's efforts to prove that her pooch is worth keeping.