Toto is one and a half years old. It seems he escaped from a warehouse-like building where many other dogs were kept. He was very thin, so it’s likely that neither he nor the others were being cared for properly. Toto doesn’t like to be touched and refuses to walk, though he’s happy to be near people and take food from them. It feels as if he hasn’t had much human contact in his life — no gentle strokes, no affection — just left among other dogs in a place that felt more like a “thing” than a home. But despite everything, there is a quiet spark in Toto’s eyes. He watches people carefully, curious but cautious, as if he wants to trust but isn’t sure how yet. With time, patience, and kindness, Toto could learn that not all hands hurt, that voices can be soft, and that a warm bed can belong just to him. Toto is now looking for a family — someone who will give him the calm, gentle love he never had. He doesn’t need much, just safety, kindness, and someone who will wait for him to come closer when he’s ready. Somewhere out there, there’s a heart that matches his — someone who will see not the fear, but the hope in his eyes.