Dear Little Girl,

For so many years, we were inseparable. We took daily walks. I gave you treats. I rubbed your belly. I even let you kiss my face. Our friendship was the kind all dogless people dreamed of. I was your girl, and you were mine.

But then I left.

And I’m so sorry.

I know you don’t understand why, but I had to. I had to go to college. And no matter how much I wanted you to come with me, they don’t allow dogs to live in dorms.

I know you sat by the door every night and waited for me to come back. I know you cried every night until my dad came and consoled you. Trust me, I thought about you every day. Sometimes a tear or two would even fall from my eye.

But I came home for you. I came home just to see you. You have no idea how much I missed you while I gone. You are my girl after all.

I know I left again. But I had to. College lasts more than a few weeks, but I promised you I’d be back. And I was. I’ll always come back to kiss your little face and pet you until you get distracted by something out the window and run off.

When I moved out of the dorm and into an apartment that allowed pets, I begged and begged and begged my parents to let me take you. I really tried, I promise. I still try. You’re my girl. I know you technically belong to my parents, but we all know who you really want to stay with. And my parents should let you have your wish come true.

Unfortunately, that isn’t going to happen any time soon, and, for that, I’m sorry. I want you to be with me. I’m so tired of only seeing you every few weeks or months, and I’m sure you are too. It’s just too much stress for a small pup like yourself.

One day, I’ll be with you again. Permanently. It’ll be just me and you in an apartment I own. I’ll pet your belly as much as I can and give you treats until the veterinarian tells me you need to lose weight. I’ll take you on long walks and carry you home because you always get too hot and refuse to walk. I’ll make sure no other dog crosses your path because I know how scared you get. I know it’ll take some convincing on my end, but I really want to be there for you in your old age. I’ll take you to every checkup and pay for whatever it takes to keep you in good health. We’ve been best friends for so long now, and we’ll be best friends until the end.

Love always,

Your Girl