Don’t Look Away: I May Be Disabled, But I Still Deserve Love

I watch as people pass by—faces filled with sympathy, curiosity, or simply indifference. They glance at me, see the wheels, the scars, the difference, and then look away.

They don’t see the wag of my tail when someone smiles.
They don’t see the excitement in my heart when I hear footsteps coming near.
They don’t see the hope I hold onto every single day.

I’m not perfect. I can’t run like I used to. Maybe I never could.
My body has been through a lot—accidents, illness, maybe even cruelty.
But despite it all, I’m still here. Still loving. Still waiting.

People assume I’m “too much.”
Too slow. Too fragile. Too sad.
But I’m none of those things.

I’m strong. I’m kind. I’m resilient.

Every day, I wake up and greet the world with as much joy as I can.
I adapt. I learn. I heal.
And most of all—I love.

I love deeply, fiercely, and unconditionally.
I may need extra care, but I give back something rare:
Gratitude for the smallest things. Loyalty without question. A heart that never stops giving.

Please don’t pass me by because I’m different.
Please don’t assume I can’t love you the way a “normal” pet can.
Because I can. And I will.

All I need is someone willing to see past what’s missing—
And notice all the love I have left to give.

Choose me, and I promise, you’ll never feel unloved again.