Through the reactions of the humans to the dog, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s story “Dog Monday’s Vigil,” promotes animal welfare. After multiple attempts to bring dog Monday home from the station, Jem’s brother Walter succeeds. However, Monday protests by depriving himself of food and sleep; therefore, the family let him return back to the station. Even though they let him go, their furry friend is well nourished by “[arranging] with the butcher near the station to feed him with bones and scraps” (Montgomery 637). The family goes out of their way to make sure he stays healthy and in the best shape…