Today is a special day—it’s my 6th birthday! My name is So, and I’ve been looking forward to this day for weeks. In my little doggy heart, I imagined how my birthday would be filled with excitement, treats, and lots of love from my family. But as I lay on my favorite blanket, a wave of sadness washed over me.
You see, I don’t look like the other dogs. My fur is a bit scruffy, and my ears flop in funny directions. I often hear whispers about how I’m not as cute as some of my fluffy friends. As a result, today, instead of the joyful barks and happy wishes I hoped for, I found myself feeling forgotten.
The house was quiet, and the only sound was the ticking of the clock. I glanced at the window, hoping to see my human come home with a cake or even a little gift. I imagined them bursting through the door, singing “Happy Birthday” just for me. But the minutes turned into hours, and my tail drooped lower and lower.
Finally, when evening fell, my human arrived. They walked in, looking a bit tired but smiled when they saw me. But there were no balloons, no cake, and most importantly, no birthday wishes. I felt a knot form in my stomach as I realized that today was just like any other day.
But then, something magical happened. My human sat down next to me and scratched behind my ears, whispering sweet words of love. They said, “So, you may think you’re not the cutest dog in the world, but you are my special buddy. You bring me so much joy every single day.” My heart swelled with happiness.
Even though there was no cake, candles, or fancy decorations, in that moment, I felt loved. I understood that true beauty comes from the bond we share, not from how we look. My human made me feel special, and that was the best gift of all.
So today may not have been the grand birthday celebration I envisioned, but it turned out to be a day filled with love and warmth. As I cuddled close to my human, I realized that even if I don’t receive many wishes, the love I have is more than enough. And that, in itself, is worth celebrating.
Happy Birthday to me, So!
