A Newfound Friendship: How My Landlady's Dog Changed My Perspective
Right from childhood, I had this mindset that every dog do bite, I still remember during my childhood, we visited the village for Christmas holidays and my sister was bitten by a dog, that one experience instill fear and hate in me for dogs, I'm not a fan of pet to any animal, I just line my life I don't want anything to bother me because to me dog seemed like too much of a responsibility, I don't really like wasting time in something that do not profit or at the end I wouldn't even eat it 😁😁and, frankly speaking, I I thought all dogs bite. However, this perspective changed when I started my tertiary school and moved into a new compound where my landlady owned a dog. Little did I know, this experience would transform my attitude towards these loyal companions.
Starting school in a new state far from my home so my parents suggest I should live outside the campus, so I can have my own meals and also enjoy my space. It was a pretty idea. I found a beautiful apartment in a compound managed by a friendly landlady named Connel. She was an elderly woman with a beautiful heart, friendly and had a warm smile and an open heart, a good trait that she had that extended to her pet, a lively dog named Molly.
Molly seized when I packed into the compound. She has these expressive eyes and is very friendly. Initially, I was very scared of her because she is too energetic when barking and she was eager to get my attention. I avoided her as much as possible, sticking to my room and focusing on my studies. But one rainy afternoon I was that was the day everything changed, I was coming back from school, I had a stressful day. While I was trying to fold my umbrella, Molly trotted over, her tail wagging furiously. Despite my attempts to ignore her, she keeps persisting , eventually nudging my hand with her wet nose. I couldn't help but smile at his innocent gesture, she reminded me that everyone including animals needs some love.
That was how the friendship started, the next few weeks, I began to warm up to Molly. I had to start with small gestures, feeding her, petting her briefly as I passed by, and each time I got back from school she would run down to give me a welcoming dance.
Our friendship grew to the point that she understands me better, she knows when I'm sad or stressed, she will just sit quietly by my side, providing silent support. Most times her presence became a source of comfort, a constant in the whirlwind of school life. Gradually, my initial reluctance and fear melted away, replaced by genuine affection for this loyal and friendly dog. I will say that my friendship with Molly taught me a lot of lessons, one of them is to always be open to new relationships, to learn and unlearn what I know. Because people are different and have different things to offer.
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