Birthday

The ‘sweet’ dog remained in the shelter for 6 months after being adopted, then returned

The ‘sweet’ dog remained in the shelter for 6 months after being adopted, then returned

Kun was not your average shelter dog. With his soft brown eyes, a wagging tail that seemed to never stop, and a gentle...
Is being blind the reason why I don’t receive good wishes from people?

Is being blind the reason why I don’t receive good wishes from people?

I woke up this morning with a peculiar sensation. It wasn’t the usual itch behind my ears or the tantalizing scent of breakfast...
I imagined a warm birthday party, but the reality was different. The silence was terrifying

I imagined a warm birthday party, but the reality was different. The silence was terrifying

I’ve always loved birthdays. The smell of cake, the sound of laughter, and the feeling of being surrounded by loved ones – these...
Is your birthday happy? I’ve never had a birthday of my own

Is your birthday happy? I’ve never had a birthday of my own

  My name is Charlie. I’m just a dog, a simple pup with fur that’s starting to turn grey in places and eyes...
Today is my birthday, but because I am ugly, no one has blessed me yet

Today is my birthday, but because I am ugly, no one has blessed me yet

  My name is Bruno. That’s what the kind shelter worker called me when I was brought here months ago. She said I...
I once hoped for my birthday party, but it wasn’t what I imagined

I once hoped for my birthday party, but it wasn’t what I imagined

  My name is Toby, and today is my birthday. It’s a day I used to dream about—a day I believed would be...
Today is my special day; could you show me a little love?

Today is my special day; could you show me a little love?

  My name is Buddy, and today is supposed to be my special day. I’m a simple dog with simple joys—a wagging tail,...
Today is my 9th birthday, and I am grateful to have a family to love

Today is my 9th birthday, and I am grateful to have a family to love

  Today is my 9th birthday. As I sit by the window, watching the golden rays of sunlight filter through the curtains, I...
My birthday is not like I imagined, I don’t feel the love around me

My birthday is not like I imagined, I don’t feel the love around me

My birthday is not like I imagined. I always thought birthdays would be a special day, full of love, excitement, and happiness. I’d...
Today is my birthday, marking exactly 10 years of being judged and called ugly by everyone

Today is my birthday, marking exactly 10 years of being judged and called ugly by everyone

  Today is my birthday, marking exactly 10 years of being judged and called ugly by everyone. Most dogs’ birthdays are celebrated with...