A Gentle First Step
The warmth around me felt cozy and deep. I tested my front paws, pressing down into the thick, fuzzy folds of the blanket. They gave way softly beneath my weight. I tilted my head slightly, nudging a raised ridge of the fleece with my snout. It smelled warm and comforting. With one careful forward shift, my little barrel shifted gently against my chest, and I stood steady, feeling the cozy fabric supporting every step.