Jack and Me – A Porch Swing, a Dog, and the Story of Us
Updated: 08 Jul, 2025
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“Jack and Me” is a heartwarming short bedtime story about the healing bond between a lonely man and a rescued dog named Jack.
Set around an old porch swing, bedtime stories, and soft routines, this tale gently explores love, loss, and second chances.
Perfect for dog lovers, bedtime readers, and anyone who believes in the magic of quiet companionship.
Jack and Me: A Porch Swing, a Dog, and the Story of Us – Let’s Read

Every evening, I sit on my old porch swing with Jack, my dog. The swing creaks softly, and the wind gently moves the curtains.
Jack lies next to me, his head resting on my lap. He is a white dog, medium-sized—what people call “jock size”.
We listen to audiobooks for dogs, soft music, or sometimes just enjoy the silence. It has become our little ritual.
Jack closes his eyes, and I think about how much life has changed because of him. He’s not just a dog, he’s family.
But it wasn’t always like this.
To Jock, With Love
I first saw Jack on the side of a road, dirty, scared, and wearing a torn jockstrap around his neck. That’s how he got his nickname, Jock.
When I took him to the vet, she laughed kindly and said, “Un perro con jock?” (A dog with a jock?). It made me smile.
I took him home and bathed him. He was so quiet, like he had forgotten how to trust. I decided to call him Jack, but “Jock” became my fun nickname for him.
From that day forward, we began a new life together.
Ziki Closed, Hearts Opened
Before Jack came into my life, I had a small bookshop called Ziki. It was my dream, but dreams don’t always pay bills.
I had to close it down, and I fell into a deep sadness. I felt lost, like I had no purpose.
Then Jack showed up.
I started reading again, bedtime stories, short reads, and even books for dogs. I would read out loud, and Jack would lie next to me, listening. It brought peace to both of us. Slowly, I began to feel a little better.
Books, Berries, and Bedtime Bears
Jack had a funny habit; he loved blackberries. Every time I picked some, he would wait patiently for his share. He would lick them one by one, as if they were candy.
We also had a bedtime routine. I would colour bedtime bear colouring pages, and Jack would play with his favourite toy, a yellow jock sock that I had turned into a chew toy.
I played animated bedtime stories on the wall and sometimes soft music. Jack always fell asleep with his tail wagging.
Books like “The Complete Book of Dogs” and short stories in Spanish or Portuguese became our favourites.
Even though I didn’t understand all the words, Jack seemed to enjoy the sound. We watched bedtime videos, read dash books, and lived in a world of soft, happy stories.
The Dash That Changed Us

One night, it rained heavily. There was thunder and lightning. Jack got scared and ran out the open door with his yellow jock toy in his mouth.
I panicked and ran after him in the storm, calling his name again and again.
Hours passed. I asked everyone, even the owners of the You and Me Bookstore. A kind old man near his used porch swing gave me a flashlight.
Finally, near a small creek, I found Jack. He was wet, cold, and had a small cut on his leg.
I wrapped him in my coat and cried the whole way home.
Jack and Me and the New Dream
That night, I realised something: I wanted to share our story with others.
So I created a small website called “Jack and Me”. I started writing copyright-free short stories, recording audiobooks for dogs, and sharing bedtime stories about dogs with anyone who needed comfort.
Soon, people joined. We had “Read Me a Bedtime Story” events online.
We sold Amazon paperback books, short reads, and even offered free downloads of short stories in Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Jack became famous. He was featured in our logo, and people started calling him the “Bedtime Dog.”
We even created animated audiobooks and sweet bedtime videos for both dogs and humans. People said our stories helped them during depression and lonely nights.
The Story of Me, Because of Jack
Now, Jack is old. His fur is turning grey, and he sleeps more. But we still sit on our porch swing every evening. The wind is still soft. The stars still shine. And the stories still flow.
Jack changed my life.
He helped me find my smile again. He gave me love, purpose, and the courage to dream once more.
This is not just a story about a dog.
This is the story of Jack and Me—a story of healing, love, and finding light in the darkest times.
10 Fun Facts About Dogs for Kids
- Dogs Can Smell Emotions: Dogs can detect human emotions, such as fear or happiness, through scent and body language.
- A Dog’s Nose Print Is Unique: Just like human fingerprints, every dog’s nose print is one-of-a-kind!
- Puppies Are Born Deaf and Blind: When puppies are born, they can’t hear or see. Their eyes and ears open around 2 weeks after birth.
- Dogs Dream Like Humans: Ever seen your dog twitch in sleep? That’s because they dream too, just like we do!
- Their Sense of Smell Is Extraordinary: Dogs have approximately 300 million smell receptors. Humans have only about 5 million!
- The Basenji Doesn’t Bark: This unique dog breed from Africa doesn’t bark—it makes a yodel-like sound instead!
- Dogs Have a “Sixth Toe”: Many dogs have a small extra toe, known as a dewclaw, especially on their front paws.
- Your Dog Can Understand Over 100 Words: With training, some dogs can understand 165+ words, signs, or gestures—just like toddlers.
- Dogs Sweat Through Their Paws: Dogs don’t sweat like us—they release heat mainly through their paw pads and by panting.
- Tail Wags Have Meaning: A wagging tail doesn’t always mean happiness. The direction and speed of the wag can show fear, excitement, or nervousness.
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