From Your Pup, With Love'

By Devangi Pandya

Dear Mom, 

I hope you're doing well in the place you've gone

to, and that you know how much I think about

you. I'm writing this letter because there are so

many things I wish I could say to you, and

maybe this is the best way to get them all out. I

don't know where to begin, but I think I'll start

with how much I miss you. 

You were the first face I ever saw. You were the 

one who taught me how to run, how to bark, and

how to wag my tail in the right way. I remember

the warmth of your fur and the way you'd nudge

me when I needed to stay close. You were

always there, keeping me safe, teaching me

everything I needed to know about this world. 

When I first left you, it was scary. There were so

many new faces, new places, and strange

smells. But even though I was scared, I

remembered everything you had taught me. I

remembered your voice, soft and comforting. I

remembered how you always knew when I 

needed a cuddle or when I needed to feel brave.

You gave me the courage to face the world, and

for that, I will always be thankful. 

Now, I have a new family, and they love me in

their own way. I get belly rubs and treats, and

there's always someone to play with. But, Mom,

sometimes I still get lonely, and I think about 

the times we shared. I miss the way you used to

nuzzle me when I was sleepy, and how you'd

keep me close when the world felt too big.

Sometimes, I can still feel your presence when I

curl up at night, and it makes me feel safe. 

I hope you're proud of me. I try to be brave, just

like you taught me. I protect the ones I love, just

like you protected me. And I try to always be

gentle, even when I get excited. I know you'd

want me to be strong, but also kind. 

There are moments, Mom, when I hear your

name or catch a familiar scent, and my heart

aches. I know I'm not the little puppy you once

cared for, but I still carry everything you taught

me with me. I'll never forget you, no matter

where I go or who I'm with. I hope you know

that. You were my first love, and I'll always have

you in my heart. 

Thank you for everything. For the care, for the 

love, and for the lessons. You made me who I 

am, and I'll carry that with me every day. 

Wherever you are, I hope you feel my love for

you, just as strongly as I felt yours. 

With all my love, 

Your little pup 

By Devangi Pandya