“Stop that awful noise, you ridiculous dog!” teased an old orange cat. “You’ll never be able to bark. Just. Give. Up.” Boomer dreams of belonging to a family of his own instead of surviving alone on the streets. No one wants a dog who can’t bark, he convinces himself. Or would they? A simple act of kindness starts Boomer on an unexpected journey. Does he have the courage to face his fears? Follow Boomer as he learns more about himself than he ever thought pos- sible in this endearing story about overcoming fear, developing friendship, and the importance of family with a unique twist on The Nativity.