I was grateful for the short laugh that escaped from her lips. Soon, the other children wanted to pet the dog too, so I had to reluctantly move on. The staff of the residence commented on his gentle behavior. Again, that smug look crossed his face. Some prisons have allowed inmates to care for birds, cats, and other small animals as part of their rehabilitation.
Animals give unconditional love and expect nothing in return.
A small pat on the head, a stroke of their fur, and they are forever in your debt. Meeko continued to be a big hit with the kids at the residence, even Adele. The illness that was robbing her of her youth was temporarily forgotten. She smiled more and the joy in her eyes as Meeko placed his head in her lap, made the entire hour the highlight of my day. A really big one, like Meeko.