Today is my birthday, and my name is Bruno, a golden retriever with a heart full of dreams. But instead of feeling joy, I find myself feeling sad. Today is supposed to be special, yet here I am without a cake, without wishes, and without the family I long for.
Every birthday, I hope for something different—a cake to celebrate, a family to love me, and wishes that come true. I imagine a home filled with laughter, a delicious cake just for me, and people who care about me, surrounding me with love and warmth. But today, as I sit here in the shelter, I feel the absence of these things more keenly than ever.
The shelter staff are kind, and they do their best to make me feel loved. They give me treats and pats, and they tell me I’m a good boy. But it’s not the same as having a family of my own. I watch as other dogs find their forever homes, and I can’t help but wonder when it will be my turn.
I try to stay hopeful, to believe that one day my dreams will come true. But today, on my birthday, it’s hard not to feel the weight of loneliness. I wish for a cake, for birthday wishes, and most of all, for a family who will love me and take me home.
Even though I’m sad, I hold on to the hope that someone out there will see me and understand how much love I have to give. I hope that next year, I’ll be celebrating my birthday with a family who cares about me, with a cake and all the birthday wishes I could ever want.
For now, I’ll try to find joy in the little things—the kindness of the shelter staff, the taste of a treat, and the warmth of a soft bed. And I’ll keep dreaming of the day when my birthday is filled with the love and happiness I long for.
So, happy birthday to me, Bruno. Even without a cake and wishes, I know that there is hope for a brighter future, and that one day, my dreams will come true.
