2024 01 30

hi it’s luna. today i heard something. it made my ears perk up. one of the humans was on the phone. they were talking about the kennel. the place they take me when they go without me. i don’t like it.

i listened closely. they said something about boarding. about dates. my tail stopped wagging. i felt a lump in my throat. i thought why. why do they have to go. why can’t i come.

i went over to them. i gave them the big eyes. the ones that usually work for treats. i put my head on their lap. i tried to tell them. i don’t want to go to the kennel. i want to stay with you.

they patted my head. they said it’s okay luna. but it didn’t feel okay. i watched them hang up the phone. i felt sad. i thought about the kennel. it’s not home. it smells different. the dogs are nice. but they’re not my humans.

i lay down with a sigh. i watched the humans pack. i saw my leash. my bed. my toys. i knew they were for the kennel. i wished i could pack too. but to go with them.

i know they’ll come back. they always do. but it feels so long. the house feels empty without them. i’ll wait. i always do. i’ll try to be brave. but i wish i didn’t have to.

i hope they think of me. while they’re gone. i’ll think of them. i’ll wait for the sound of the door. for their voices. for the hugs. i can’t wait for them to come back.

luna 🐾💔🏠