Sometimes the Best Presents Cant Be Wrapped

Ned Balding used to be a decent man--until the stress of seemingly countless responsibilities changes him, and he becomes cold and driven--the kind of man who considers firing an employee days before Christmas. The kind of man who kicks a dog.... But Ned's transgressions haven't gone unseen. A Salvation Army Santa witnesses his misdeeds and decides Ned needs to be taught a lesson.

When Ned wakes up the next morning, he's stunned to discover he's been transformed into a dog.

In the past year, Jake Carrara has lost his mother, a lover... even his dog. His boss came close to firing him just before the holidays. He isn't sure he's ready for another pet when he's asked to foster a dog, but Jake's good heart won't let him refuse. Little does he know, this isn't just any dog.

Through a twist of fate, two people with little reason to be friends might teach each other to rediscover the good--and the love--in life.