Mani was a small, scruffy dog with big, soulful eyes. He had been a stray for as long as he could remember, wandering the streets alone and afraid. Today was his birthday, but there was no one to celebrate with him.
Mani spent the day searching for scraps of food and a warm place to sleep. He longed for the companionship of another dog or a human, but he was always alone. He missed the feeling of being wanted and loved.
As the sun began to set, Mani curled up in a deserted alleyway. He closed his eyes and tried to forget his loneliness. He dreamed of a home, a family, and a birthday filled with love and laughter. But as he drifted off to sleep, he knew that it was just a dream.
