Can I Be Your Dog? - A Hilarious Story About Arfy

Oct 13, 2026

A dog named Arfy writes heartfelt letters to people living on Butternut Street, hoping to find a home. His obedient, housebroken nature and squeaky-bone charm make him seem like the ideal pet, yet each reply brings an unexpected twist. The story follows Arfy’s determined search and builds toward a surprising adoption ending that turns “Read to a Child” into a laugh-and-tender-moment experience.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages42

Reading Time1 h 5 min

AccessFree to download

Arfy’s Letter Mission

Who Will Adopt Arfy in the End?

Sincere Replies on Butternut Street

ANSN YORK T网I3S○BESTSELLERco # Arfy isa houndOn a mission Bound and determined to find ahome,Arfy writes letters to everyoneon Butternut Street.Honestly,he'sthe best dog you could ever want.He's obedient!He's housebrokenl Heeven has his own squeaky bone! Who will adopt Arfy in the end?You'l never guess! TROY CUMMINGS's hilarious andheart-tugging story will make youwant to run and hug your nearestfurry friend! Read to a Child! THE MOST MPORTANT 20 MNUTE OF YOUR DAY 70C 2C 29CENTS To the real Arfy Copyrighto 2018by Troy Cummings All rights reserved.Published in the United States by Random House Children's Books,a division of Penguin Random House LLC,New York. Random House and the colophon are registered trademarks of Penguin RandomHouse LIC.Visit us onthe Web!rhcbooks.com Educators and librarians,for avariety of teaching tools,visit us at RHTeachersLibrarians.comLibrary of Congress Cataloging inPublication DataName:Cummings,Troy,author.Title:Canlbe your dog?/Troy Cummings.Description:First edition.I New.York:Random House,[2018]1 Summary:A dog looking for a home sends letters to prospective owners on Butternut Street,with surprising results.IDescription based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher;resource not viewed.ldentifiers:LCCN2015043998(print)[LCCN 2016020399(ebook)F ISBN 978-0-399-55452-0 (hardcover)|ISBN 978-0-399-55453-7 (lib.bdg)I ISBN978-0-399-55454-4(ebook)Subjects:|CYAC:Dogs-Fiction.|Letters-Fiction.Clasification:LCC PZ⁷C91494(ebook)I LCC PZ⁷C91494 Can 2017 (print)lDDCE]-dc23MANUEACTUREDIN CHINA1098765First EditionRandom House Children's Books supports theFirst Amendment and celebrates the right to read. II 1门L DEAR PEoPLE At YLLDW HoUSE三woOF.!” CANI BE YOVR DOG? IAM p0T-yTRAINED,ANDI HAVe MywN QvEAk BONE.3ALso:I LovETPCA4! SEE Y00 HAVeACAT,BTI'm wIlciGTowokke wITt you.wHo00000s AGoo0 0s.? m!” SINCERELY, ARFy SKJE E BesY HoAsSKeD YoT FRIRST? Dear Arfy, We're so sorry,but you cannot be our dog.Our cat is,um,allergic to dogs. Good luck in your search! onayue

FAQs

Who is Arfy and what does he do?

Arfy is a dog on a mission to find a home. He writes letters to people on Butternut Street to try to be adopted.

Why does one family say Arfy can’t be their dog?

One reply explains that their cat is “allergic to dogs,” so they cannot adopt Arfy.

What makes Arfy’s situation surprising?

Even though Arfy believes he’s the “best dog you could ever want,” the responses he receives lead to unexpected outcomes as he continues searching.

Oct 13, 2026

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