I think the hardest part is that dogs don’t understand why you are leaving; they probably just assume that you left them forever. My parents told me that the whole time I was gone, my dog would go to my room and lay in my bed, waiting for me. Now, college is great. We have everything we could possibly need here, but for many, being away from their pets is a struggle. You can’t tell me that I’m the only one who FaceTimed with my dog within the first couple weeks of college. People all over in college are having this same struggle. How can this be helped? I think the most practical solution to ease some people in college is allowing specific dorms to be pet-friendly. Obviously there are always going to be people who don’t like dogs or are allergic, that is why there would be a dorm building that would be specifically for pets. I believe that this would help many people that are emotionally reliant upon their cats or dogs. For many students, college can be a very stressful time and having a familiar friend present would be helpful.Â
For many, dogs are our best friends, and the worst part of leaving home after a holiday or a weekend home is giving that beloved pet one last hug and trying not to look back as we drive away. Why are dogs our best friends? There are many reasons. First of all, they are great listeners. It is almost as if they are silently supporting us as we pour our hearts out. Second of all, they will follow us around everywhere. They are that shadow that we never knew we needed so much. They are always so innocent; even when they do something wrong, they are only trying to please their owner. I know that no matter what my dog does I will forever love him. That’s why leaving my dog is the hardest part about going back to college. I know I will be able to call my parents any time I want, but the only time my dog will truly get to see me again is if I am actually there.Â
To everyone out there who knows exactly what I’m saying, you can find solace in the Pic a Pet across from Walmart, or you could just make your home visits more frequent;Â parents would probably prefer this option.Â