Lulu was a small, fluffy puppy with bright, hopeful eyes. Today was her first birthday, a day she’d always looked forward to. But for Lulu, the day held a bittersweet memory. It was also the day she lost her mother forever.
She remembered it clearly: a sunny day, her mother’s warm breath on her fur, and the sudden, chilling realization that her mother was gone. She’d been left alone in a cold, empty kennel, her tiny heart filled with fear and confusion.
Now, a year later, Lulu was living in a shelter. The kind volunteers did their best to make her feel at home, but nothing could replace the warmth and love of a mother. Today, the shelter was quieter than usual, the only sound the soft padding of her paws on the concrete floor.
As the day wore on, Lulu’s heart grew heavier. She curled up in her kennel, her tail tucked between her legs. She closed her eyes and imagined what it would be like to have a mother again. She dreamed of snuggling on a cozy lap, chasing butterflies in the garden, and feeling the warmth of a loving hand on her head.
