Twelve‑year‑old Bridget is sure: there’s no room in her life for unnecessary worries. So when a stray dog starts following her around, she merely replies curtly to passers‑by: “It’s not my dog.” But the loyal dog has its own plans. The harder Bridget tries to keep her distance, the more she realizes — it’s this chance companion who will help her get through difficult times and find true courage.