I wagged my tail as you lifted me out the car.
Are we going for a walk, Daddy? Are we going to play?
You put me down in the middle of a field.
I watched as you walked back to the car.
Are you going to get my toy, Daddy?
I watch as you drive away.
Maybe you forgot my toy and are going back to the house to get it.
So I sat down and waited.
I waited until it got dark.
I’m hungry, Daddy.
I wagged my tail as every car came passed, wishing it was you.
I trust you Daddy, to come back and play with me.
I’m cold Daddy. I want my blanket.
I find a bush to lie under.
I’m thirsty, Daddy.
I can’t sleep.
Where’s baby, Daddy? She’ll hug me.
I decide to get up and try and search for you.
It’s dark and I’m scared.
You see, by having me as a pet, you’ve domesticated me.
I’ve got no animal instincts left.
I won’t survive on my own, Daddy.
I wonder along alone, waiting for you to come and find me.
I’m so hungry, Daddy.
What have I done? Have I been bad? Was it when I peed on the carpet?
I’m running along the road, Daddy. I will find you.
I trust you.
I need you to come find me, Daddy.
I’m lying by the side of the road.
A car hit me, Daddy.
My legs hurt.
I feel myself slipping away.
I can’t breathe anymore, Daddy.
My chest hurts.
I can taste this funny taste in my mouth.
It’s the same taste I had when Milly was hurt and I tried to lick her wound better.
I’m sorry Daddy.
I won’t be there anymore to greet you from work.
I won’t be there anymore to get you out of bed in the morning to take me for a walk.
I’m sorry, Daddy. I couldn’t hold on anymore.
I’m gone, Daddy.
I love you.