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An Open Letter To The Dog I Leave At Home

I have so many words to say but I am afraid you won't understand them all.

Megan Lawlor
Jun 05, 2017
Youngstown State University
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An Open Letter To The Dog I Leave At Home
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Dear cutest puppy in the whole wide world,

I have so many words to say but I am afraid you won't understand them all. I have been dreading this moment since your wet button nose and puppy kisses woke me up this morning. You're so loyal to me and it hurts knowing I have to leave you every day. It's adorable that you sleep with me and wake me up each morning on time but it makes saying goodbye that much harder.

I have so many questions I wish I could ask you. Do you understand I am going to work to earn money to buy you food, toys, and vet care? Do you know that I feel guilty simply leaving the home? Do you know that if it was legal I would bring you everywhere? Do you know I think about you when I am gone?

I am almost positive you have questions for me too. Is it that important that you have to leave me here all alone? Is this the last time I will ever see you? Are you abandoning me? Why didn't you bring me along?

You are the heartbeat at my feet. You sleep on the floor in the bathroom when I shower. You run (or attempt to run) with me on my morning hikes. You bark at the "bad" people walking by in order to protect me. And you are always eagerly waiting at the door when I return home.

I really couldn't ask for a better companion. I know I leave you every day but I have a few promises that I hope will ease your mind. I promise to always return home to love and take care of you. I promise to bring you everywhere you are permitted to go. I promise to use my paycheck to buy you treats, ice cream sundaes, and health care. I promise to always greet you pleasantly when I return home, even if I had a bad day. Lastly, I promise to love you forever and ever.

Love,

Your forever owner

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