He may not speak in words, but Miso communicates with a clarity that cuts right through the noise of life. He feels them. Knows them. Loves them with a loyalty that defies language. And in return, they’ve built a life around him — a life that’s intentional, joyful, and full of meaning.
How Miso the Shih Tzu changed everything: An Indian couple’s heartwarming pet parenting journey in Dubai
More than a dog story — it’s about love, joy, and a life changed forever
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Indian couple Sheena Jain and Sahil Joseph no longer measure life in hours or days in Dubai. Time, as they once knew it, has melted into something far more magical — something soft, four-legged, and full of soul. Their world now ticks to the rhythm of paws on the floor, happy barks, and one deeply knowing gaze. Because everything — absolutely everything — revolves around Miso, their Shih Tzu, their only child, and the very heartbeat of their home.
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Miso time is sacred time
Forget snooze buttons or late alarms — Miso has his schedule down to an art.
Morning walk at 9am sharp.
Breakfast by 9:45am — gourmet, of course.
Then it’s daddy-and-me playtime: silly growls, endless zoomies, pure joy.
Lunchtime at 11am, followed by the coziest of naps — a masterclass in peace.
As the sun dips lower, Miso’s energy revives like clockwork.
Evening snack at 5pm.
Sunset strut at 6pm — tail high, claiming his sidewalk throne.
Dinner at 7pm, then mommy takes over playtime duty, where belly rubs meet belly laughs.
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But there’s one moment that defines everything.
The sacred wait
By 8pm, Miso curls up again… but always with one ear raised. He knows.
Not by sound. Not by sight. Just knows.
Daddy is on his way.
And when the key finally turns in the lock?
It’s fireworks.
A leap, a wiggle, a full-body hug that dissolves every ounce of workday stress.
In that moment, nothing else exists but love, raw and real.
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Life, perfectly rewritten
Their nights end just as sweetly — Miso tucked neatly between them, head on his pillow, part of their cuddle formation. No alarms needed in the morning either; one whispered “Go wake up daddy,” and Miso is off like a joyful rocket, tail wagging, kisses ready.
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They’ve canceled dinners, brunches, even trips — all for that one look.
That “Please don’t go” face.
And every time, they stay. Because honestly, there’s no place they’d rather be.
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Every day is Miso day
Weekends? They’re for exploring — but only pet-friendly places, naturally. Whether it’s strolling through Alserkal Avenue or sipping coffee at a café that welcomes paws with open arms, Miso is the center of every plan.
Because with him, life is brighter. Slower. Fuller.
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He’s not just a pet. He’s their baby. Their joy. Their therapy and calm in one furry little package. Without ever uttering a single word, Miso has done what few can — filled a house with laughter, and two hearts with a kind of love that lasts a lifetime.
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