Where's dad

Laura was born with a mom who has a disease and still has one to this day she's worried about her but she doesn't have anyone to worry with. Her dad left her when she was 9 years old and has always wanted to find him. She believes that he's very nice and sweet, goes to church, has a dog. When she tells her friend gabby she wants her to help find her. Her friends tell her that she doesn't know for sure so don't get your hope's up.