And so, we waited. We spoke softly to him. We sat near his bed, letting him know he was safe. Slowly, Baby began to peek out from under his hiding spot. He started sitting in the corner, still hesitant, still clinging to his paneer, but now watching us with cautious curiosity. Then one day, he took that brave little step out of his kennel. His tail was still tucked in, but he was out — and that was everything. Day by day, Baby began to open up. He started eating his regular food, he slept on his bed instead of hiding beneath it, and he wagged his tail when someone called his name. Before we knew it, he was asking for cuddles, waiting for biscuits, and greeting us with the sweetest spark in his eyes.
By the time it was his turn to go back home, Baby was a completely different dog — confident, joyful, and full of life. His rescuer told us that he now plays with his siblings and walks around proudly, no longer the scared little pup who once hid from the world. Baby found his courage — and all it took was a little time, a lot of love, and the belief that even the most frightened souls can learn to trust again.
