Coca was a small, brown dog with big, soulful eyes. Today was his special day, his birthday. Usually, his humans would shower him with love, treats, and maybe even a new toy. But today was different. The house was quiet, the humans were busy, and Coca felt a strange emptiness in his heart.
He wandered from room to room, his tail drooping low. He sniffed at the corners, hoping to find a hidden present, but there was nothing. He sat by the window, watching the birds flitting about, wishing he could join them. He was so lonely.
As the day wore on, Coca’s spirits sank even lower. He curled up on his favorite spot on the couch and sighed. He missed the laughter, the scratches behind the ears, the feeling of being wanted and loved.
Just as Coca was about to give up hope, he heard a familiar sound. It was his humans coming home! He jumped up, his tail wagging furiously. As they walked through the door, they were carrying a big, colorful box. Coca’s heart raced with excitement.
When they opened the box, Coca’s eyes widened. Inside was a brand new tennis ball, his favorite toy. He barked with joy and pounced on the ball, chasing it around the house. As he played, he realized that even though his day had started off sadly, it had ended with a happy surprise. And that was all that mattered.
