Many parents and animal lovers dream of witnessing a child and a pet grow into the closest of friends. There is a unique joy in watching that connection take shape.

For Katy Driscoll, a mother in California, that dream became real when her family welcomed a newly adopted puppy named Kaya. She wondered if her young daughter, Nora, could ever form the same bond she had shared with their previous dog.

It didn’t take long for her doubts to vanish. A single, tender moment between Kaya and Nora made everything clear.

A Mother’s Fears Melt Away

Katy’s family had been heartbroken by t he loss of their cherished dog, Naga , who had been a constant presence for five years. Naga had been Nora’s confidant, playmate, and steadfast friend.

When Naga passed at thirteen, Katy feared that no other d

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