Milo was a small, scruffy puppy with big, hopeful eyes. He had been abandoned on the streets as a tiny kitten, left to fend for himself in the harsh urban environment. Today was his birthday, but there were no birthday cards, no presents, and no happy birthday wishes.
Milo spent his day wandering the city, his tail tucked between his legs. He watched as families walked their dogs, their laughter and joy filling the air. Milo yearned for the companionship and love that they seemed to have so easily.
As the sun began to set, Milo curled up in a cardboard box he had found behind a dumpster. He closed his eyes, hoping that maybe, just maybe, a miracle would happen. Perhaps someone would find him, take him home, and love him. But as he drifted off to sleep, he knew that it was just a dream.
