Do you believe animals can feel like us? They canât talk, but if they could, they might say more than we ever expected. In todayâs world, many of us keep petsâdogs, cats, even birds. And anyone who does will agree: animals feel. They express love, pain, joy, and trustâjust without words.
But what about animals that arenât pets? What about those born wild or on the streets, never raised by a human hand? Can they still connect with us? Can they understand human nature?
I had the chance to explore this question when I worked with an NGO called Geominds Hub. During my time there, I spent some time around street animals. Thatâs when I met two street $DOGS , born and raised within the premises of the area where I live. From the time they were tiny pups to now, as strong and young adultsâIâve seen their entire journey.
But what surprised me more was this: theyâve seen mine too.
They grew up seeing me, just like I saw them grow. And over time, they started recognizing meânot just by face, but in a deeper way. Theyâd wag their tails, run towards me, and show warmth I never expected from untrained, street-born animals.
Though I couldnât feed them daily due to work, whenever I did, their reaction was always the same. Excitement. Trust. Friendship.
It made me feel like I was part of their worldâas if I was just another neighbor, someone they knew and welcomed.
Animals donât need words to communicate. Sometimes, a look, a movement, a small gesture from them speaks volumes. These two dogs showed me that you donât need to be someoneâs owner to be loved. You just need to show kindness, even in small doses.
And in return, theyâll remember you. Theyâll feel you.
Because love is not about languageâitâs about presence.