Dear Puppy,
I know that I haven't been home. I'm away at school. I'm busy. It doesn't mean I love you any less. We'll play ball when I get back.
Sincerely,
Your Playmate
Dear Puppy,
If I were with you right now, I would be slipping you the good treats under the counter. I would be feeding you peanut butter with a spoon.
Sincerely,
Your Chef
Dear Puppy,
I always say I hate how much you shed. To be truthful, the floor feels strange without your fur carpeted onto it.
Sincerely,
Your Broom
Dear Puppy,
We just gave you a bath. How did you get dirty so quickly? You were outside five minutes ago. What could you possible want now? I miss your muddy paws. I miss your stinky dog smell. I miss the thud-thud-thud of your tail hitting the wall when you vie for my attention. It's too clean here. It's too quiet here.
Sincerely,
Your Owner
Dear Puppy,
Dad says you haven't been sleeping well at night. When I'm back home we can move your bed into my room. I'll be there soon.
Sincerely,
Your Guardian
Dear Puppy,
We haven't gotten the leash out in a while. Let's go for a W-A-L-K when I see you next. We'll go to that park you like. What do you say?
Sincerely,
Your Companion
Dear Puppy,
Do you remember that time we took you to the beach, and afterward you got sick all over the car? We couldn't get the smell out for weeks. Dad was angry. I still loved you. You're my best friend.
Sincerely,
Your Chauffeur
Dear Puppy,
I'm sorry we got that new dog. She has a lot of energy. She's young. She's a handful. Ignore her and go back to sleep.
Sincerely,
Your Friend
Dear Puppy,
Your eyes aren't the best these days, but you can still feel my hands. You can still hear my voice. Don't be afraid. It won't be long before I'm there to lead you up the stairs again. Wait for me.
Sincerely,
Your Guide
Dear Puppy,
You're older now. You have aches and pains, and I haven't been around to soothe them. I haven't been around to scratch your ears while you fall asleep. Know that if I could be anywhere in the world right now, it would be with you.
Sincerely,
Your Nurse
Dear Puppy,
You're not a puppy anymore. You're 12 years old. That's 84 in dog years. But you know what? You'll always be a puppy in my eyes. Dad said he would give you a belly rub for me. I hope he stuck to that.
Love,
Savannah
