Teddy woke up on his 4th birthday, a gentle beam of sunlight warming his fur as he stretched out on his cozy bed. His tail wagged in anticipation of a special day filled with love and fun. But as the minutes turned into hours, Teddy noticed something was off. The house was quiet, and there were no signs of celebration—no party hats, no treats waiting for him.
He watched his family bustle around, oblivious to the significance of the day. Teddy’s heart sank a little as he curled up on the couch, staring out the window, hoping for a surprise visitor or a tasty treat. Despite his disappointment, he couldn’t help but wag his tail when someone scratched his ears.
As evening approached, the family finally gathered in the living room. They brought out a cake—Teddy’s favorite peanut butter flavor! Laughter filled the air as they sang “Happy Birthday” just for him. Teddy’s heart soared, and he felt all the love they had for him, even if it took a little longer to arrive.