Wow, this was a very cute game with a nice little message. I'm really impressed with the environment and the way you used the theme. The music was pretty nice and the game featured a good amount of sound effects. The walk backwards to the start was a nice conclusion to everything.
There was some clunkiness in the game. The first thing I noticed was that, if I moved for more than just a tap of the movement button, I would continue moving even after letting go of the movement button. Additionally, many animals would float above the ground as they walked. Additionally, some of the sound effects were a little too loud compared to others or too repetitive, like the dogs barking.
These were only minor issues though. My character drifting after letting go of the movement button stopped being noticeable after awhile and I overall loved the experience. One of the best games of the jam.