Today is a special day, and I can’t help but feel excited. It’s my birthday, and for the first time in my life, I actually get to celebrate it. Before I found my forever family, birthdays didn’t really matter to me. I never even knew what it was like to have a celebration or hear anyone say, “Happy Birthday.” I was just another dog, wandering alone, struggling to survive. But now, everything has changed.
When I was younger, I didn’t know what love was. I was born on the streets, abandoned and left to fend for myself. I didn’t have a warm bed to sleep in or food to eat whenever I was hungry. I spent most of my days hiding in alleys, hoping that I would survive the harsh weather and the dangers of the streets. On my birthday, there was no one to wish me well or tell me that I was special. Every day felt the same—lonely and cold.
But everything changed the day I met them. My new family. I remember the first time they came to the shelter to see me. I was so scared; I didn’t know what to expect. They bent down to my level and looked into my eyes, and in that moment, I felt something I hadn’t felt in a long time—hope. They spoke to me softly, telling me that they would take me home and love me forever. They didn’t care that I wasn’t a puppy or that I had a few scars. They just cared about me. It was the first time anyone had ever looked at me like that, with love and kindness in their eyes.
Now, as I wake up on my birthday, I realize how much my life has changed. For the first time, I have a warm, soft bed to sleep in, food in my bowl, and a family who loves me. They always make sure to give me the best treats, and I never go to bed hungry anymore. Most importantly, they show me love every single day. And today, on my birthday, I feel so special because of them.
As I lay on my bed, I hear them talking, and I can tell something is different about today. There’s a lot of excitement in the air, and I can’t help but wag my tail. They tell me it’s my birthday, and I can’t believe it. I’ve never had a birthday before, and it feels so wonderful to know that this day is all about me. They give me lots of belly rubs and tell me how much I mean to them, and it fills my heart with joy.
But what really makes me happy is knowing that I’m surrounded by people who care. On my birthday, all I want is to be loved, and I am. I would be so happy if I could hear the sweet words, “Happy Birthday” from them, because I know it’s a special day just for me. I’ve never had anything like this before, and it means the world to me.
They even bring out a small cake made just for me. It’s full of yummy treats, and I can’t help but get excited. I don’t care if it’s not a fancy cake like the ones people get—this one is made with love, and that’s all that matters. As I take my first bite, I feel a deep sense of happiness. I may not have had a birthday before, but this one feels like the best one ever.
As I sit there enjoying my cake, I look around at my family. They’re all smiling at me, and I realize that I am no longer alone. I am part of something special. I have a family who loves me, and for the first time, I know that I am truly loved.
I may have spent many years alone, wondering if anyone would ever care about me, but now, on my birthday, I finally understand what it means to feel loved and cherished. I am so grateful for my family, and I would be so happy to hear sweet birthday wishes from them. Their love is the best gift I could ever receive.
So, on this special day, I want to thank them. Thank you for giving me a second chance, for making me feel like I belong, and for showing me that I am worth loving. I may not need anything else in the world, but I would be very happy to hear those sweet birthday wishes from all of you. They would mean everything to me, because love is the greatest gift of all.
And as I finish my cake and curl up in my cozy bed, I feel complete. This is my first birthday, and it is perfect. Because for the first time, I know I’m loved, and that is all I ever wanted.
