Russell wanted a puppy more than anything, but his parents told him they couldn’t afford to get him one. Russell decided to work after school and on weekends doing odd jobs to earn money. Sometimes he saw all his friends playing video games or riding their bikes around town, and he wanted to give up. Then he would think of a little puppy, hoping for someone to adopt him, and he would work even harder. In a few months, Russell had saved up enough money to adopt a dog, buy supplies, and pay for his first shots. His parents were so impressed with his effort, that they agreed to let Russell get a puppy, and said they would