By daily 
It was Xuxi’s birthday, a day he’d been looking forward to all year. He had imagined it would be filled with happy barks, tasty treats, and warm hugs. But as the day began, Xuxi noticed something was missing—no one had wished him a happy birthday.
He wandered through the house, looking for a sign, a smile, or even a small treat. Neo and Koli were playing as usual, and Gin was napping in his favorite spot. Xuxi felt a little lump in his throat, his heart growing heavy as he sat by himself in the corner. How could his special day feel so… ordinary?
As the sun started to set, Xuxi gave up hope and let out a soft sigh, curling up into a ball. But then, he heard a quiet, familiar sound—paws pattering towards him. He looked up to see Meda, his best friend, carrying a little stick with a ribbon tied around it. “Xuxi!” she said, her eyes sparkling. “Come with me!”