Let's just be honest, it's not your friends from home, it's not your siblings, or parents. Not your bed, home cooked meals, not summer. It's your pet.
I had a harder time saying goodbye to my dogs than anyone or anything else. If you didn't then you don't have pets which is sad or you don't have feelings which isn't sad because you obviously don’t feel that emotion.
If you're already missing your furry or no haired friend (I’m not judging) while you’re away at school, here are some steps to handle this void.
First, print every picture you have ever taken of your pet and then tape them to your wall right next to your bed. Pictures of them sleeping are the best because it’s like they are in your company while you’re sleeping.
Next, get stuffed animals that look like your pet and snuggle all the time. Never let that thing go, you can stroke it and it’s like they are still there with you. It won't be the same, but it will have to do.
When you are following these steps people who have never known love, aka never owned a pet, will think you are a bit weird, crazy, or insane. That is OK, not everyone understands the struggle. And they never will.
If this isn’t enough, you can take some steps to the next level.
You could take their leash with you and occasionally take that leash out for a walk. Every two hours is what dogs need so that is about how many times you should take your leash on a walk. It will be like they never left. If you want to get fancy you can put your stuffed animal on the leash so you get less stares.
If that is not enough, take a bit of their food with you and their bowl. Fill it up at dinner time with you. Now you never have to eat alone.
It may even lead to you buying your pet an iPhone so they can FaceTime you. Download Snapchat for them so they can send you late night pics.
These are just a few steps to get you through. If it’s not enough then just bring them along for the ride.
If anyone thinks that these steps are a bit extreme, then they truly don’t know what it’s like to be separated from the best thing in the world. It’s terrible.
ILY PUPS AT HOME! MAKE SURE TO SNAP ME TONIGHT.
