Today was supposed to be a special day for Beau, the friendly golden retriever with big brown eyes and a wagging tail. It was his birthday, a day that usually came with treats, belly rubs, and warm birthday wishes. But this year felt different. As the hours passed, Beau sat by the door, his tail slowing down, waiting for the familiar sound of people coming to celebrate.
But no one came. There were no party hats, no colorful balloons, and worst of all, no birthday wishes. Beau looked around, confused, wondering why the day felt so empty. His usual excitement faded as he realized that no one had remembered his special day. With a soft whimper, he curled up in his favorite spot by the window, staring out at the world, feeling a wave of sadness wash over him.
Beau didn’t understand why, but he couldn’t shake the lonely feeling. Birthdays were meant to be filled with joy, but today, all he felt was an empty silence. The only sound that broke the stillness was the soft patter of rain outside, matching his quiet, sad mood.
