Once upon a time, in the small town of Willowville, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved Halloween with all her heart, and she loved puppies even more. Every year, on Halloween night, Mia would dress up as a friendly witch and go trick-or-treating with her best friend, Lily. They would walk together through the colorful streets, laughing and collecting delicious candies. But this year, something magical was about to happen.

One sunny day, a week before Halloween, Mia was walking home from school when she noticed a small, abandoned puppy near a spooky Halloween store. The poor little puppy had no home and looked lonely. Mia's heart melted, and she picked up the puppy, gently cradling it in her arms. She decided to name the puppy Pumpkin because it had a beautiful caramel-colored coat, just like a pumpkin.

Mia knew she couldn't keep Pumpkin all by herself. She wondered if her friend Lily could help her find a forever home for the sweet puppy. So, she called Lily and explained everything. Lily agreed, and they both put up posters around town, hoping someone would come forward to adopt Pumpkin. Days passed, and they received many calls, but none of them felt right. Mia's hope began to fade.

On the morning of Halloween, with heavy hearts, Mia and Lily decided to visit an animal shelter. As they walked through the shelter, Mia noticed a girl named Emma sitting alone in a corner. Emma looked sad, just like Pumpkin did before Mia found him. Mia approached Emma and asked if she liked puppies. Emma's eyes lit up, and she smiled. Mia knew she had found the perfect friend for Pumpkin.

Mia and Lily introduced Emma to Pumpkin, and instantly, they became friends. Emma's parents agreed to let her adopt Pumpkin, and Mia happily handed Pumpkin over to Emma. On Halloween night, Mia and Lily went trick-or-treating as usual, but this time, they had an extra reason to smile. Mia knew that she had not only saved Pumpkin but also made a new friend in Emma. And Pumpkin, in his new home, played happily with Emma, knowing that he had found his forever family.