Hey Buddy,
I know you may think I’m gone forever, but I’m only gone for a little bit. I'm at this place called college. It's like high school only farther away and a lot harder. I’ve tried explaining that to you when Mom lets us FaceTime each other, but I’m not sure if I’m getting through to you. I just want you to know you’re still my best friend, and this long-distance relationship isn’t for much longer.
How’s it going back at home? You hanging in there? You getting enough cookies? If I were home, you know I’d spoil you with treats. And, hey! How’s that bird doing that you’re always barking at? I know how big and bad you feel when you show that bird who’s boss. Are you getting enough walks? You always like to take the long way home so those walks last forever. I hope you’re being good and staying off the furniture. You know how Mom gets when she sees even a tiny bit of your hair on the couch.
I’m just writing to tell you that I miss you. The nights here at school are long without a fuzzy companion to cuddle with. It’s hardly exciting coming home from class to a dog-less dorm. There’s no one here to greet me with a wagging tail and a big sloppy kiss. All I have to get me through my days are the pictures in my camera roll, and sometimes that just doesn’t do it for me. There’s nothing that would make me happier than to just snap my fingers and have you here. I can only handle so much human interaction here at college. Sometimes all I need is a good dog to get me through a tough week.
Rest assured, little buddy, that I will be back before you know it. Soon enough, it’ll be Thanksgiving, and I will be sneaking you your favorite scraps under the table. We’ll snuggle by the fireplace, away from the chilled autumn air. We’ll run through the bright colored leaves and make the most of our time together. There are so many difficulties that come with being a college student, but I promise you that there’s nothing harder than leaving you at home. I love you and I’ll be back soon, pup.
With love,
Your owner who misses you
