attempts to comfort him
Volunteers tried their best to cheer the dog up by spending extra time with him. They brought out his favorite toys, tossing them high into the air. “
Come on, let’s play!” they encouraged, clapping and cheering him on. Yet, each attempt was met with his withdrawn demeanor.
His tail barely flickered, and he stayed curled up, as if the world around him had lost its color after his brother left.