One Good Dog by Susan Wilson

Adam March is a self-made man. He also has a past he can no longer ignore, even when he thought it was buried. His carefully calculated life falls apart because of a momentary lapse of self-control. The judge orders community service at a homeless shelter. It is not work he would have chosen.This story is also about a dog who was bred to fight, a pit-bull cross, a breed with a reputation. The dog's voice offers insight into his life and perception of events.
Circumstances force Adam and the dog together and theirs becomes an unlikely friendship. Both characters have been shaped and formed by their life experiences and both have the opportunity to reassess their values and choices. It is a story about trust, relationships and second chances. Dog lovers will especially love this one.