The text came a few weeks later. Jake took it upon himself to answer a question their daughter had. "Jake, can I pet you while you eat?"

Open letter to my dog's new owner. I wanted to keep Darwin, I really did. But things didn't work out, and I just can't keep him anymore.

Knowing when it's time to say goodbye is difficult. Our dogs depend on us to what's right, and at the right time. But when is right?