Every sound made me tense. I had to stay alert or risk losing the ones I loved most. I am Crystal, and this Valentine’s Day , I finally know what love feels like. Not long ago, I was living in an abandoned area with my two pups. One of my puppies had already died , and I had nothing to feed the others. Every night was cold, and every sound made my heart race. I had to stay alert, protecting my little ones from danger and hunger. When someone approached to help, I growled. I was angry at…
