stray dog: the dog is an abandoned dog that was found in the snow with it's tail between it's legs.
(The stray dog)
here are the characters from stray
doris lacey: a young girl who is fond of the dog because her and the dog are lonley.
dad (amos lacey) : Doris's dad works at a local warehouse. he does not want the dog in the house because they do not have enough money because a well paying job.
mom (mamie lacey): she is a stay at home mom who alsos dislikes the dog staying with them.