While Studying Abroad, Boy's Mom Sends Wholesome Updates Of His Dog Daily
Some stories are so simple, and so sweet, that they hit harder than anything dramatic. This one follows a young man who left home to study abroad for a year, only to miss his dog so much that the distance felt impossible.
His mom stepped in with a daily ritual that turned homesickness into something funny, tender, and a little bit ridiculous. Every update she sent about the family dog made the separation easier to bear, and the messages only got better as the months went on.
By the time he finally came back, the whole thing had become a year-long love letter to a very good boy.
Day 1.
When Mom shared the story on Imgur, she said:
My husband made my son walk a leash around the block twice a day for an entire year in order to earn the privilege of having a dog. My son was quite tenacious and never missed a day. My husband learned never to make a deal with someone unless you're willing to follow through with the terms. So, when it came time for him to go to school overseas, he was heartbroken and missed his pup so much. Therefore, I sent him a picture every day to cheer him up. These are just a few excerpts from our year. He just returned home, and the dog did remember him.
Day 5.
Props? Definitely necessary.
Day 10.
What a facial expression!
Day 18.
She's got a pawsitively precious personality, doesn't she?
Day 22.
If this one doesn't bring tears to your eyes or a lump to your throat, do you even love dogs?
Day 30.
It's the little joys in life.
Day 34.
Chillaxin'
Day 39.
Doggo blunders are a necessary update.
Day 56.
If your dog doesn't snuggle in a human bed, are they even a family dog?
Day 75.
Busted.
Day 84.
Relatable content.
Day 85.
Is this a cat or a dog?
This is similar to a teen staying with his late father’s dog after mom’s rehome request due to a fiancé’s allergy.
Day 100.
D'awh, doggo needs hugs STAT.
Day 116.
It's a ruff job, but someone's gotta do it.
Day 121.
Belly rubs are the best rubs.
Day 128.
It's a burrito! It's a dog! It's a pupperito.
Day 132.
The best surprise I've ever seen.
Day 152.
Telepathy is a pet trait we don't take for granted.
Day 168.
Loneliness and humor: the perfect combo.
Day 173.
Off the couch? No way.
Day 183.
Fat butts are where it's at.
Day 202.
I'm not crying; you're crying.
Day 236.
61 days is too dang long.
Day 237.
I can hear the "awooooo," can't you?
Day 256.
I super-duper appreciate this one.
Day 290.
Excitement is building!
He's on his way home!
Huzzah!
The dog had been keeping score the whole time.
The pupper senses are tingling!
Human is near!
And meeting at last...
The most beautiful hugs. The most beautiful reunion.
Best mom ever? Best mom ever.
Some reunions just melt the internet.
After the mom’s daily dog updates, don’t miss how an elderly dog peed while cuddling. OP’s wholesome moment.
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