I was heading away to college for the first time and, to be honest, was a bit sad to be leaving our family pets. I’m an only child, and our family pets have been a huge comfort to me the whole time I was growing up. I know it sounds really silly coming from a college freshman, but I knew that I’d miss our three dogs and our two cats more than anything else. My mom knew that I was sadder at leaving our pets than I was at leaving my bedroom and wanted to get me something that would make the transition a bit easier for me.
When I opened my eyes one morning, FurReal Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup was sitting on my rug. I started talking, and Biscuit “talked” back! He barked at me and started whining for his bone, which my mother had left on the floor in front of him. Testing, I told Biscuit to sit. He did. I told him to lie down, he did. By this time my mother was standing in my doorway and told me that Biscuit was going to go to college with me in the fall to help me feel better about my living situation. I just laughed. Who would have thought I’d be taking a toy to college?
Biscuit has become the dorm mascot. Everyone loves him! I don’t play with him a lot, but he has become a true source of comfort for me while I’m away from home and from my pets. I know that he’s just a toy, but he seems so real! Even my roommate loves him and my friends in the dorm make sure they pet and cuddle him when they come into my room. I will forever be grateful to my mom for getting me Biscuit – he’s great!
Ashley - Nashua, NH
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