The cake is homemade, decorated with «Happy Birthday Sophie» red icing. We gather (1)_____the 4-year-old and sing the birthday song. Cake comes (2)_____assorted flavours of ice cream. Sophie’s friend Duncan grabs from (3)_____little guest’s plate, and the adults make them share. When it’s finally time to (4)______gifts, Sophie’s (5)_____tired to care. Sophie’s not a party animal, (6)______she is a dog, as are Duncan and half the guests at the feast arranged (7)_____Doggie Heaven, a Seattle bakery and boutique for dogs. I’m visiting my hometown after several years of living in Hong Kong, and I’m (8)____by the contrast. In parts of Asia, many people still (9)____to cook a dog (10)____pet it. But in America, a dog is man’s best friend.
