Almost every person on Earth has shared their life with a pet of some kind.  Growing up, I always thought I was more of a cat person, even though we usually had both cats and dogs around the house.  As I am older now and have my own family, I have recognized the special relationship that humans and dogs can share.  This amazing phenomenon is at the heart of the film A Dog’s Purpose, out in theaters January 27, 2017.

Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Peggy Lipton, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid.

Our family adopted Jasper, a rat terrier mix, right around Christmas of 2013.  We found he and his siblings near a busy highway, and he was the runt of the litter.  We took him home and after a few days he warmed right up to us.

Jasper has been my boys’ best friend through the past few years!

He has been such a special part of our family and we now are dog people, I suppose!

Would you like to win a FANDANGO gift card so you can see A Dog’s Purpose in theaters?  Leave me a comment telling me about the wonderful pet in your life!  I will choose a winner on February 3 to receive a $25 Fandango gift card!