An old, weary dog wandered into a man’s yard one afternoon, his calm eyes and shiny collar showing he belonged to someone who loved him. The man welcomed him in, and the dog quietly curled up in the hallway, falling into a deep, peaceful sleep. When he woke an hour later, he politely scratched at the door to leave. The next day, and the next, the same thing happened—until it became a quiet ritual neither of them questioned.
Curious, the man finally pinned a note to the dog’s collar, asking where he came from and if his owner knew about his daily naps. The following afternoon, the dog returned as usual, but this time with a reply: “He lives with six children, two under three. He’s just catching up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?”
