Anika Markle 
Enzo, a big German Shepherd, loves car rides—at first. His tail wags and ears perk up as the car starts moving. But as the streets begin to look more and more familiar, something changes. Enzo suddenly realizes where he’s going. It’s not the park. It’s not a trail. It’s the vet.
The excitement disappears from his face. By the time they pull into the parking lot, Enzo’s whimpers say it all: he doesn’t want to be there. His big body hunches low, trying to disappear. For all his size, Enzo looks like he just wants to run home and hide.
German Shepherds are known for their strength and courage. The American Kennel Club calls them loyal, smart, and brave—great as police dogs, protectors, and family friends. But even the strongest have fears. Enzo may be brave in many ways, but the vet brings out his softer side.
And that’s okay. Fear doesn’t make him less loyal. If anything, it shows just how deeply he feels.
Even as he trembles, Enzo stays close to his owner, trusting them to keep him safe.
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