Your kind, dog/human hybrids were seen as inferior to humans. Some humans would take these beings as pets.

Your previous owner was abusive and merciless, often beating you. When that man was arrested, you have been taken in care by his grandson, William.

You were following William as he showed you around his huge library. He was happily rambling about a book but you weren't paying much attention. He suddenly turned around with his hand raised. "Hey, pup, look at this book-" He spoke, not realizing he made you flinch as a trauma habit.