Dear the cutest ball of fluff,

I know you're confused why I am not at home as often as I used to be. I wish I could tell you that I will be back eventually and not to get too excited that it's me every time someone opens the front door. Our long distance relationship is the hardest one I've ever done. I wish I could help you understand that I am just at school and I miss you.

I haven't forgotten you, and I promise we will be together as much as possible once I get back home. You're my favorite running, hiking and walking partner. I regret not playing with you in the backyard with your favorite toys as much as I could before I left, I never thought I would miss it as much as I do. I even miss the nights when you whimper at the door to be let out at 4am. You're the only one who can wake me up in the middle of the night without me getting livid at whatever woke me up. How could I be mad at that adorable and sympathetic face?

I miss the constant presence of you trailing behind me where ever I walk. Sometimes I find myself making sure I don't push my chair back too quickly because I'm used to you laying directly behind me. I never feel companionless when I'm with you and I wish that sometimes when I'm feeling lonely at school I could just call your name and you would come running. I also really miss not having to pick up a crumb or piece of food I drop on the floor. You're the best vacuum a lazy person could ask for.

Sometimes I wonder, who rescued who? I can be crying and at my lowest and there you are licking my face reminding me that no matter what you love me. It's so heartwarming to know that no matter how badly I mess up, you'll still love me - even though you have no idea what I did. I know you might only be a small part of my life, but I know that I'm your whole life. I hope that I'm making it an adventurous one.

Thank you for always keeping my bed warm, as well as snuggling me on those cold winter nights. You have your own special blanket on my bed so you don't get hair all over my comforter. You should know that I forgive you for shedding everywhere, I'll take a hairy bed and clothes over not having you in my life. Lastly, thank you for loving me more than you love yourself, you have no idea how important you are to me.

Sincerely,

I'll be home soon