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Comment from DragonSkulls
Hey, Wendy, hi. This is a great little story for the contest. I see why you're kicking everyone's butt. Lol. That was a great idea burying her where flowers now grow. I would never had thought of that. I've buried pets in my yard over the years but not like this. I'll remember that when my old, loving cat goes. Excellent entry in the contest, W.
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Ron
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Hey, Wendy, hi. This is a great little story for the contest. I see why you're kicking everyone's butt. Lol. That was a great idea burying her where flowers now grow. I would never had thought of that. I've buried pets in my yard over the years but not like this. I'll remember that when my old, loving cat goes. Excellent entry in the contest, W.
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Ron
Comment Written 20-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Lol. Burying your cat will be a lot easier than burying a big dog, but I am glad I did it this way. It's a lovely remembrance. hanks for your most encouraging review.
Wendy
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
A wonderful write. I wondered if this was nonfiction because it sounds so factual. Why do dogs touch our heart and soul so much. I have gone through the very thing, my dog had to be put to sleep. The vet's assistant carried him out in her arms, head was down. She was the exact vet assistant that I had prior for another dog I had to put to sleep.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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A wonderful write. I wondered if this was nonfiction because it sounds so factual. Why do dogs touch our heart and soul so much. I have gone through the very thing, my dog had to be put to sleep. The vet's assistant carried him out in her arms, head was down. She was the exact vet assistant that I had prior for another dog I had to put to sleep.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Thank you very much, Rosemary. A wonderful review plus six lovely stars. (It was non-fiction except for hurting my back (I didn't) and not helping with the burial (I did), so a mix. Yes, they do touch heart and soul, and become family.
Wendy
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a lovely story Wendy of the burial of your beautiful Honey and her forever resting place both in your garden and your heart. Lovely read,
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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This is a lovely story Wendy of the burial of your beautiful Honey and her forever resting place both in your garden and your heart. Lovely read,
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 17-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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Thank you Valda. What a lovely review. And many thanks for the six stars - very greatly appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Wendy,
guess this must be a dog-lovers thing?
This reading brought back flashes and memories to my own burials of our loved companions, and yes, the back and the daggers of pain.
Every dog I've ever had the privilege to have had in my life has a special resting place. I have two up the front of my house on the bank overlooking the bay. One is mine and the other was a next door neighbour that has since moved away.
Sharka, my beloved bull mastiff cross has a grass tree thriving with her as the renewal of her life(forty plus kgs)... the other, Nelson was a big black lab who broke their family's heart and has a Yucca signaling his life. The dead weight rang true on all who I have buried. I carried Nelson for my older neighbours from next door all the way up the front, dug a giant hole,(luckily sand,) but my back was already gone by then and the whole process didn't do me any favours at all. I haven't had a dog since my little,(big) girl left us over ten years ago under horrifying memories.
Now I have a myriad of native animals who co-exist with Jade and I that wouldn't be possible if we had either a dog or a cat.
I loved your story that so obviously has an element of truth written in... as only someone who has loved, lost and kept their fury family close to them would write about with such a tender flavour.
Enjoyed reading you story... and even the memories it evoked in my own.
All the very best in this contest Wendy.
Know this contest title so well! Smile((((((((((((((.
With our thoughts we create...
close connections.
Kind regards,
James.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Hi Wendy,
guess this must be a dog-lovers thing?
This reading brought back flashes and memories to my own burials of our loved companions, and yes, the back and the daggers of pain.
Every dog I've ever had the privilege to have had in my life has a special resting place. I have two up the front of my house on the bank overlooking the bay. One is mine and the other was a next door neighbour that has since moved away.
Sharka, my beloved bull mastiff cross has a grass tree thriving with her as the renewal of her life(forty plus kgs)... the other, Nelson was a big black lab who broke their family's heart and has a Yucca signaling his life. The dead weight rang true on all who I have buried. I carried Nelson for my older neighbours from next door all the way up the front, dug a giant hole,(luckily sand,) but my back was already gone by then and the whole process didn't do me any favours at all. I haven't had a dog since my little,(big) girl left us over ten years ago under horrifying memories.
Now I have a myriad of native animals who co-exist with Jade and I that wouldn't be possible if we had either a dog or a cat.
I loved your story that so obviously has an element of truth written in... as only someone who has loved, lost and kept their fury family close to them would write about with such a tender flavour.
Enjoyed reading you story... and even the memories it evoked in my own.
All the very best in this contest Wendy.
Know this contest title so well! Smile((((((((((((((.
With our thoughts we create...
close connections.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Hi James, what a beautiful, beautiful review, which almost brought me to tears. I am glad you have lots of native animals now to enjoy and appreciate. My story was all true, although I didn't hurt my back doing this - I hurt it carrying a bag of cement, but that wan't an interesting story. I greatly value the six beautiful stars, and I thank you for the honour. Thanks too for the good wishes.
Wendy
Comment from w.j.debi
It is always difficult to let a loved one go, the four-footed ones included.
You've done an excellent job with the contest prompt. I know you say there are some fictional elements, but it comes across as real.
Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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It is always difficult to let a loved one go, the four-footed ones included.
You've done an excellent job with the contest prompt. I know you say there are some fictional elements, but it comes across as real.
Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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That's encouraging that it seems real. Most of it was non-fiction (I didn't really hurt my back, and I did help with the burial. I did drop her that last bit!) Many thanks for a super review, and for the good wishes.
Wendy
Comment from jessizero
Your story was very sweet. It was also a little sad, and kind of funny (but not funny) in places. I know what it's like to have a dog you can't forget. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Your story was very sweet. It was also a little sad, and kind of funny (but not funny) in places. I know what it's like to have a dog you can't forget. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much Jessi. Yes, it was sad and funny at the same time. And she was unforgettable.
Wendy
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Not meaning any disrespect to you, your husband, or your dearly beloved, I giggled all the way through the story. Your burial plan sort of made perfect sense, but the delivery was amusing.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Not meaning any disrespect to you, your husband, or your dearly beloved, I giggled all the way through the story. Your burial plan sort of made perfect sense, but the delivery was amusing.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Thank you Carol - I don't mind at all, I am glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks for the six stars, they are greatly appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from K.I. Betancur
Wow. I have two pups of my own, and I don't even want to think about them leaving me! However, I have to admit that that idea is pretty genius and sentimental, and other words I can't think of right now.
Thank you for sharing, and good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Wow. I have two pups of my own, and I don't even want to think about them leaving me! However, I have to admit that that idea is pretty genius and sentimental, and other words I can't think of right now.
Thank you for sharing, and good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 15-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Many thanks for such a lovely review. Her owners were going overseas, and couldn't take her. She was a rescue dog, and we struck gold with her. We knew we wouldn't have her long, so it was always in the back of my mind, but that doesn't help when it really happens
Wendy
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You gave her the best years left in her life, that's what really counts. Every rescue deserves a chance at life.
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Thank you, yes.
Comment from LJbutterfly
I'm sorry to hear your back went out. I have back pain due to medical conditions, so I know you were faced with challenges. At least, you were in the middle of a labor of love. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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I'm sorry to hear your back went out. I have back pain due to medical conditions, so I know you were faced with challenges. At least, you were in the middle of a labor of love. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Thank you very much.I appreciate greatly your kind words and good wishes! Yes, a labour of love. Wendy
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
Since you told the story so delightfully, it has to be winner! At the edge of our woods, we buried a much beloved dog that had died. That night it was cold and rainy, and my husband, a true dog lover, woke me up to say he knew Missy must be cold. I assured him she was not in pain any longer.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Since you told the story so delightfully, it has to be winner! At the edge of our woods, we buried a much beloved dog that had died. That night it was cold and rainy, and my husband, a true dog lover, woke me up to say he knew Missy must be cold. I assured him she was not in pain any longer.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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That is sad too, and it was lovely that he was so concerned for her . That would have been me. Thank you so much for the exceptional rating and six stars, and your most encouraging words. All aremuch valued.
Wendy