I've always wondered how someone could just abandon an animal. How can people just get rid of an animal like it's some t-shirt that you don't wear anymore because your preferences changed? How can you pretend like an animal has no feelings, no heartbeat, or no sense of feeling abandoned?

Well, this letter is to the person that decided they didn't "want" my dog anymore.

Dear Ex-Owner:

First off, I hope you are doing great. Maybe you've found another dog to replace Maxie by now. Maybe your life is better without Maxie in it. I would just like to tell you a little bit about the dog you abandoned.

She loves her afternoon walks.

I've never seen a dog love water and swimming so much, no matter how cold it is.

She gets her usual Ole Roy treats in the morning, afternoon, or just whenever she comes to the door and wants one.

She greets my family and I every time we get back to the house from a long, stressful day of school and work.

If we go outside, you best bet Maxie is going to be right there on your heels.

She loves to play catch and see how many toys she can fit in her mouth at one time.

During the cold months, she gets her own personal heat lamp to keep her warm and toasty.

She waddles when she walks, but it's cute.

She's so loving and caring like a mother. If there is a puppy around, you best bet she's going to pretend she is his/her mother.

Aside from all of this, I've noticed one very important thing that makes her differ from our other dog that wasn't abandoned and dropped off on the side of the road.

She loves so much more differently.

Let's get to the bright side of this situation.

You lost a dog that would have never left your side. I gained a dog that looks at me and my family like we are her world.

As I am writing this letter, Maxie is laid down beside me snoring louder than I've ever heard any human snore without a care in the world and I'd have to say, she looks pretty happy with her doggy life.

I won't be bitter towards you because I am thankful, but how could you leave a dog like this behind?

From,

the person that took in your dog when she was left with no one.