In “Dog Monday’s Vigil”-by Lucy Montgomery, the author promotes animal welfare. Monday, an Ingleside dog, described as a “plain dog”, is left without his owner Jem as he goes to war. Over time, Jem still hasn't come back from his voyage and throughout this time, Monday is patiently waiting for his owner at the station and starts up his own vigil. Dog Monday's vigil inspires everybody through town but mostly inspires Jem's family. Jem's family lets Monday continue his vigil but they make sure he is healthy and is safe. For example, the quote,” When cold weather came, Walter built a little…