By daily 
Pearl was turning 5 today, and he woke up with a feeling that something special was about to happen. His nose twitched as he sniffed the air, hoping to catch a scent of something extraordinary. The morning was quiet, but Pearl was patient—maybe his birthday surprise was just around the corner.
As the day moved along, Pearl’s anticipation grew. Every time someone walked by, his tail wagged furiously, but there were no party hats, no cake, and no extra cuddles. The house was calm, just like any other day. He wandered to his favorite window, watching the outside world pass by, his excitement slowly fading.
By the afternoon, Pearl began to realize that this birthday might be different. Instead of a grand celebration, it was just another peaceful day at home. Though there were no festivities, Pearl found comfort in the little moments—like when his family gave him a belly rub or when he caught a warm spot in the sun.