A little boy makes an unusual request to his teacher – what it is, touches the heart deeply

By Nina Smith
Published on 11/06/2023
Reviewed by Amy Mcleod

Lopez is suddenly different

For a few days now, Mrs. Esteban has noticed that Lopez is not quite himself. He seems withdrawn and distracted, and an air of sadness and worry surrounds him.

While some teachers might grow frustrated and reprimand a student for not paying attention in class, Mrs. Esteban takes a different approach. She wonders what might be troubling Lopez.

A heartfelt request and a heartwarming response

It’s likely due to the immense trust that students have in their kind-hearted teacher that Lopez takes a significant step.

He approaches Mrs. Esteban and shares what’s been weighing on him. His dog, Pequeña, is all alone at home because recent family circumstances have made it impossible for anyone to stay with her. Lopez is concerned about how Pequeña is coping with being alone for so long.

Then, he musters the courage to ask Mrs. Esteban the crucial question: Can he please bring Pequeña to school?

The teacher’s response is sure to surprise many. She shows complete understanding and reveals the enormous heart she possesses. Without Lopez having to plead for long, she grants him permission to bring Pequeña to school the next day.

A new classmate

Lopez is overjoyed, and the following morning, as agreed, he arrives at school with Pequeña. The little dog behaves calmly and immediately wins everyone’s hearts.

She sits on Lopez’s lap during class, and the boy is transformed. Suddenly, he can concentrate better than ever before and radiates happiness.

When Mrs. Esteban offers him the opportunity to bring Pequeña to school whenever he wants, his joy knows no bounds.

As expected, he starts bringing his beloved dog to school every day from then on, and his happiness only grows.

Now, one might think that having the dog in the classroom would distract the other students and disrupt their learning. But the opposite is true.

Since Pequeña became a member of the class, everyone is more relaxed, positive, and motivated.

This story not only demonstrates how understanding and compassion can make a significant difference but also highlights the wonderful impact animals can have on people.

Everyone is delighted to have their new classmate, Pequeña, and wouldn’t want to be without her anymore.

Mrs. Esteban says:

“She has become a family member for us. We are all happy to have her.”

In the video, you can see how cheerful and focused Lopez and Pequeña are while sitting together in class: