Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

I knew when I saw the can of Alpo in the picture where this was headed. Still hysterical. Truth is, how many people are actually "Steve" when it comes to how they treat their dogs - like members of the family? Mine is a spoiled rotten brat! And, who's to blame? Me. Will probably bookmark this one.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019

Thanks, Brett, for the shot in the arm.

Comment from Miss Sherry

Excellent

Now that is sharing beyond compare. Sometimes my cat's food looks better than my own, but I stick stick with Hershey bars and graham crackers - I read about this radical concept called protein...but am pretty sure it is a hoax.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019

One day we'll find that chocolate fudge and bacon fat are the healthiest foods.

reply by Miss Sherry on 11-Jan-2019

Oh, for the joy of that day!!

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Aww, he let his little dog eat first. (YUCK! hahahahaha!) Question, protagonist: how does a dog clean itself, hmm?

All kidding aside, this is well-written, and just different enough to catch the eye of the judges, Bill. Good luck!

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019

Hope you're right, Dawn. Thanks.

reply by Dawn Munro on 11-Jan-2019

:) !

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A meal shared with a friend here, although it sounds disgusting, dog food is probably quite edible and so wonderful that the dog would think of sharing it with his master! A rare occurrence I expect! Love Dolly x

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019

I used a Yorky because a lab would have wolfed it all down.

Comment from WryWriter

Excellent

I count 50 words. Share and share alike. Hilarious! I was not expecting that ending. It came as a complete surprise which is the foundation of all great comedy. Super job! Now pass the Alpo....

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019

Thanks, WW, for this neat review.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

This sort of scenario is not far fetched, as there are many despondent, destitute people who can't afford to feed both their pets and themselves. So, rather than starve they compromise.
If Chipper had been my dog, he would have been eating cheap .99 cent baloney. After all, it costs about the same as a can of Alpo these days.
Eating Alpo is probably healthier however.
~Dean

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019

Thanks, Dean, for giving this a look.

reply by Dean Kuch on 11-Jan-2019

Sure thing, Bill.
Anytime...
~Dean

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

HA, yuck. But what the heck, I guess it's better than some meals Steve may have eaten. Waste not want not.

This is really funny and I wish you much luck with the contest committee. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019

Thanks, Gloria.

Comment from Earl Corp

Excellent

Oh yuck. I remember we had a c ration called spiced beef we called Alpo. Not that I wasn't expecting the twist it still shocked when I got to it. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019

Thanks, Earl.

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

Sharing is such a touching gesture when it comes from the heart. Chipper is such a sweetheart, Steve is truly blessed. well penned, Bill..................meeshu

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019

Thank you, meeshu.

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

Oh, my goodness. I would have to think of some way to avoid my dear
dog's sharing efforts--some sleight of hand. Seriously, this little story
is so cute.

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 Comment Written 10-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019

Thank you, Janice.