If you have a dog back home but live at school, you know the struggle of having to move away from them. Life just isn’t the same without having your dog to walk with or snuggle when you’re cold or sad.

Here are 10 ways that college students deal with separation from their beloved pets.

1. You constantly talk about how much you miss your dog

All of your friends probably know every aspect of

your dog’s personality because you have told them every story you have about them.

2. You frequently watch animal videos to fill the void in your hear

Also Twitter accounts. And Snapchat accounts.

4. You ask your family to send pictures of your dog throughout the day

You also probably respond to the pictures by asking your family to tell your dog what a good boy or girl they are and that you love them.

5. Then you go around showing EVERYONE the pictures that you received

If they don’t want to see the pictures, are they even worth being friends with?

6. Your main motivation for going home is petting your dog

Of course you want to see your friends and family too, but you can talk to them on the phone. You can’t talk to a dog on the phone.

7. You have your family put your dog on FaceTime

You have to make sure they’re doing okay without you and tell them to their face that you miss them.

8. When you visit home, you spend most of your time snuggling your dog

Also probably over-feeding your dog treats so they know how much you care about them.

9. Your social media accounts are always covered with pictures of your dog

Everyone must know unconditionally you adore your puppy.