I love her

It had drizzled the whole day and as the night got darker, it had become extremely cold. As I closed the main gate I heard a voice from under the stairs. Alert, I went near the stairs and I noticed her. She was crying. Hungry perhaps I thought. I gave her some bread which she ate very quietly, actually furiously. Next day when I went out to fetch the newspaper, she was there, outside my door, sitting on the newspaper, shivering. She had a beautiful face and lovely eyes. And through her eyes she looked at me almost as if asking, please take care of me. But she was a social outcast. Worse my landlords immediately became aware of her presence. I wanted to help her and I knew I had to do it very secretly. Passing her the food, make sure she is healthy and fit, its been 3 days now. And ever since I found that pup outside my house on Saturday night, the bond between us has only strengthened. Its a stray pup. So what? I love her.

She has become more confident in my presence, perhaps her mother has died, and I took her for a walk yesterday evening. She enjoyed it. I have to make her realise that its her territory and that she need not be afraid of anyone. I have no experience with animals(dogs in particular) because either my mother never wanted it or now my wife does not like them. But now my wife has also started liking her.

And as I move ahead, I will need all the help in the world. Any tips?