The Dog Who Stayed is the second book in The Ethan and Rusty Series - a heartwarming, character-driven journey about a boy, his loyal dog, and the family they learn to become together. Life is finally looking up for Ethan. He's got his best friend, his loyal dog Rusty, and a sense that maybe - just maybe - things are starting to fall into place. But change has a way of finding us, no matter how hard we try to hold still. In a new town, surrounded by new faces and unexpected challenges, Ethan must learn what it really means to be brave, not just when life feels easy, but when everything starts to shift. Through laughter and loss, friendship and first love, Rusty remains the steady heartbeat of Ethan's world - the reminder that courage isn't about never being afraid, but about holding on to the ones who stay. Tender, hopeful, and full of heart, The Dog Who Stayed is a story about growing up, finding your place, and the bonds that never fade no matter how much life changes. For the best reading experience, start with Book One.