2024 01 26

hi it’s luna again. the tiny human is coughing. a lot. it sounds scratchy. like a squeaky toy that’s seen better days. i am worried. but also, i wonder where are my pets.

i sit close to the tiny human. i listen to the cough. i tilt my head. i think what is this noise. i want to help. i give them a gentle nuzzle. they smile a little. i feel better. but then they cough again.

the big humans are busy. they give syrup. they pat the tiny human’s back. they are always saying shh it’s okay. i watch from my bed. i wait for a ball to be thrown. for a belly rub. but nothing comes.

i try to remind them. i am here. i bring my toy. i drop it at their feet. they say not now luna. i wonder when now will be. i go back to my bed. i sigh.

i keep an eye on the tiny human. i am a good guard dog. i wish i could do more. but i also wish for some attention. just a little. a quick pat. a kind word.

i hope the tiny human stops coughing soon. i hope for some playtime. some cuddles. i hope for normal again.

i will be here. waiting. watching. being a good dog.

luna 🐾🤧💔