They coming running when you get home.
Instantly boosting your mood no matter how your day was.
Or your week was.
Or your month was.
The joyous leap to kiss your ankles.
Yes.
Your pets.
In college we often lack that welcoming grin, and soft face when we get home.
The smile that knows you feed them, cuddle with them, and love them.
They give you nothing but endless love.
Coming home for the first time from college.
I said hi to my dog before my mom.
Well honestly she said hi to me, but I went with it.
No doubt.
That cute fluffy best friend of mine sprinted right to me.
Be sure to ask to see your furry friend.
While you FaceTime, or Skype mom and dad.
Keep in touch with your pets and your parents.
Just seeing your lovely animal can boost your mood.
Theres nothing like a cuddling with your pup after a long day.
Every time I see a dog or any animal at college
I get over come with joy and rush over to it to pet it.
Of course then I realize I don't have an animal here and it makes me sad.
I used to wake up to my dog fast asleep, and snoring next to me.
And now I wake up to my dog-less bed, and dog-less life.
When I'm stressed out the stress is even worse than it usually is.
Another way to start conversation other than…
Where are you from? or what’s your major is?
is often, do you miss your dog?
This is mainly an ode to the dog owners in this world because I am a dog lover.
But people miss their pets in general.
It doesn't matter if it's a dog, cat, bird or even fish.
Some people cry over missing a significant other and I cry because I miss my dog.
I cannot wait to be reunited with my dog over Thanksgiving and Christmas break.
Nothing can compare to having everyone together, and playing with your best pal.
I often debate on ways to hide my dog in my dorm room.
Dogs are a big part of our families and we don't give them enough credit honestly.
They create a bond,
and having them around takes away hostile moments.
And family arguments.
Who could fight around an adorable creature.
Here at WSU there are many different ways to get involved with animals.
We have a club that works specifically with birds, and my sorority makes a point to visit the humane society.
There is even an opportunity to work with horses here.
And many more.
I personally love going to the humane society.
Being with out a dog often makes you think about getting another one.
Now that you miss your pup you don't want to leave him or her alone.
You win and they win.
Another friend for them and you.
At the end of the night I know its normal to want to cuddle up to a pet.
You could be with your pet in pure comfortable silence.
You were there for each other to just sit there.
You could do nothing together and it was a great time.
No words or talking needed to be exchanged it was joyous in the moment.
