The story “Dog Monday’s Vigil,” by Lucy Montgomery persuades readers that animals like Dog Monday are worthy of moral consideration through demonstrating the loyalty and comfort an animal is capable of giving to a human being during moments of distress. Dog Monday’s vigil during Jem’s time in combat highlighted the loyalty and patience an animal has towards their beloved owner while also giving Jem the strength he needed during his time in war since he felt comforted knowing that Dog Monday patiently awaited his arrival. Dog Monday was also a source of comfort to Jem’s family since his…