Personal Narrative: My Dog Who Changed My Life

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I always knew that my dog was different. As Daisy, my golden retriever looks into my eyes pleadingly, I realise that she suffers so much. She has become so inactive and fragile. There is nothing that can be done in order to help her. My weary heart is shattered. My parents always try to knock the sense out of me, reasoning that I am only making Daisy suffer if I refuse to put her to sleep. However, I simply cannot imagine my life without Daisy.

Daisy, the only friend I ever had who changed my life. I lived at home until the age 16. I remember the time when my mother brought me to a room, filled with children my age, causing me to screamed so loud until my voice became hoarse. My mother immediately whisked me away from pre-school and never
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My parents tried to seek help by calling multiple doctors, psychologists, psychopathologists, the entire range of professionals. Yet, none of them could help me get through my agoraphobia of getting out of the house. Feeling despair, my parents had no choice but arrange to homeschool for me. One afternoon, my parents decided to buy me a golden retriever as they saw how lonely I was. At the door stood an adorable dog with fluffy ears and golden soft fur like of daisy petals. Her eyes outlined with long lashes are as deep as the ocean. Her nose shaped like a heart made her look so beautiful. Her fur glistened under the sun rays, showing a glimpse of yellow. Even though it looked very strong, it had a very gentle and friendly face. After finding out that it was a female dog, I immediately named her ‘Daisy’. However, although she was the only friend I had, I never dared to take her out on a walk. Sweat would cover my forehead and my heart would beat at a tremendous speed, as soon as I heard the word …show more content…
She expressed her eagerness to go out by jumping around with her long tail held high in the air. She then scratched the door with her paws in the evening as if asking me to get out. Her eyes would dilate, silently pleading me. One day, she ran out. I was oblivious. After realising, I set off in fear and trepidation. I knew that no matter how much I loathe the outdoor, I needed to find Daisy. She was my only source of comfort and loyal companion. To face my fears, I staggered towards the out of reach door. Floundering to the out of reach entrance was the hardest thing I had ever experienced. With a great difficulty, I finally faced my long life fear and stepped out of the house. The bravest move I made, probably the best decision too. After a few steps out the house, I saw Daisy sitting on the sidewalk smiling. My heart filled with a sense of euphoria and I quickly went to hug her.

Looking back, I realised Daisy’s impact on my life and how I changed to become fearless. Seeing her in pain makes my heart bleeds as she helped me so much by helping me to get through my obstacles in life. I never want her to be in pain anymore so I agree to put her to sleep. Nevertheless, I courageously walk out the clinic, glance around and appreciate that if it is not for Daisy, I would have never been able to witness such a beautiful

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