By daily 
Janine woke up on her birthday, her tail usually wagging with excitement, but today felt different. The house was quiet, no balloons, no cards, not even a single “Happy Birthday.” Her heart felt a little heavier as she walked around, hoping for a small gesture. The hours passed, and still, nothing.
She sat by the window, her eyes gazing at the door, wishing someone would come through with a smile or a treat. But as the sun set, the loneliness sank in. No friends, no celebrations, just a quiet, empty birthday.
Janine curled up in her favorite spot, her little body trembling with sadness. She had always been the one to bring joy to everyone, but today, it seemed no one had remembered her. A tear slid down her soft fur, the first time her birthday had ever felt this lonely.