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    The little boy clinging to my K9 friend — He shared something that broke my heart

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    It was supposed to be another day outside the station when I saw a boy, around 8 or 9, standing nearby. He wore an old t-shirt and shorts. He watched me and my K9, Koda, nervously.

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    I asked, “You wanna say hi?” He hesitated but stepped closer. Koda, sensing no threat, wagged his tail. The boy reached out and gently touched Koda’s fur before hugging him tightly, crying. I crouched down. “What’s wrong?”

    The boy whispered, “He looks just like my dad’s dog… before he left.”

    His words hit me hard. I learned that his dad had promised they’d always have their dog, Max, but stopped coming home. His mom worked long hours, and Max was his only comfort. Now, Max was gone, and the boy felt lost.

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    After chatting for a while, I walked him home. When we arrived, his mom thanked me, though she seemed a bit embarrassed. Eli asked if Koda could visit again, and I promised we’d return.

    Weeks later, I visited Eli and his mom. Eli smiled this time when he saw Koda. His mom apologized for Eli wandering off, explaining how hard it had been since his dad left. I offered resources and support, and she appreciated it. Over time, Eli visited the station often, and slowly, things improved. His mom joined a support group, and they began rebuilding.

    One day, Eli asked, “Do you think Dad misses us?” I didn’t have a clear answer but told him, “People make mistakes, but you deserve love, no matter what.”

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    Months later, I got a letter from Eli’s mom. Eli’s dad had reached out, and they were working on healing. For the first time in a long while, Eli had hope.

    Sometimes, even small acts of kindness can change everything.

    This work is inspired by real events and people, but it has been fictionalized for creative purposes. Names, characters, and details have been changed to protect privacy and enhance the narrative. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental and not intended by the author.

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