Sandy
Introducing Sandy my childhood dog36 total reviews
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is an excellent story about a wonderful time in your life. How sad that they took pets away from children in those crowded housing complexes. You did an delightful job of suggesting your mother's cunning. Best of luck with this in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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This is an excellent story about a wonderful time in your life. How sad that they took pets away from children in those crowded housing complexes. You did an delightful job of suggesting your mother's cunning. Best of luck with this in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you Carol. I appreciate your kind words and review.
Regards
Mary
Comment from Raul1
I am so sorry for your loss. It must be heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing your story. I will give this six stars. Exceptional work! Hang in there. No grammatical errors. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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I am so sorry for your loss. It must be heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing your story. I will give this six stars. Exceptional work! Hang in there. No grammatical errors. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your kind thoughts and review. I am particularly grateful for the rating. It is much appreciated.
Regards,
Mary
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You're welcome, my friend!
Comment from LJbutterfly
I grew up with dogs, beagles to be exact. I love this story, and because of your descriptive storytelling, feel that I know Sandy. Her story brought tears to my eyes. Animals have feelings and know when they are loved. Sandy traveled many miles to be with people who loved her. Thank you for this story and the picture, along with the explanation of the housing project buildings. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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I grew up with dogs, beagles to be exact. I love this story, and because of your descriptive storytelling, feel that I know Sandy. Her story brought tears to my eyes. Animals have feelings and know when they are loved. Sandy traveled many miles to be with people who loved her. Thank you for this story and the picture, along with the explanation of the housing project buildings. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your kind thoughts and review. It is truly appreciated.
Regards,
Mary
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Mary:
Unfortunately, Our pets cannot understand all the crazy rules that make
it impossible for us to keep them with us no matter how much we want
to. I, like you, believe your beloved Sandy died from a broken heart. I
cried as I read your story. Good luck in the contest.
Rdfrdmom2
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Mary:
Unfortunately, Our pets cannot understand all the crazy rules that make
it impossible for us to keep them with us no matter how much we want
to. I, like you, believe your beloved Sandy died from a broken heart. I
cried as I read your story. Good luck in the contest.
Rdfrdmom2
Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you, I truly appreciate your review and kind words. Now you have me tearing up!
Regards,
Mary
Comment from LisaMay
Your story had me tearing up as well. What a fine story about family love between humans and a loyal dog. I am sure creatures can die of a broken heart; separation is painful. I was worried she might have been run over when attempting to come home from even farther away.
I spotted a few minor corrections:
the order from the housing authority to remove all dogs were [should be was] rescinded.
When Ma died three years later, Sandy mourned with us [add comma here] often nuzzling up to us
All our friends loved to play with her [add comma here] especially when she joined us in our games in the yard.
You've used 'now' in the sentence straight after this one, so maybe this one could be reworded:
Now 12 years old, our Sandy started to slow down.
Perhaps change to:
When she was 12 years old, our Sandy started to slow down.
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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Your story had me tearing up as well. What a fine story about family love between humans and a loyal dog. I am sure creatures can die of a broken heart; separation is painful. I was worried she might have been run over when attempting to come home from even farther away.
I spotted a few minor corrections:
the order from the housing authority to remove all dogs were [should be was] rescinded.
When Ma died three years later, Sandy mourned with us [add comma here] often nuzzling up to us
All our friends loved to play with her [add comma here] especially when she joined us in our games in the yard.
You've used 'now' in the sentence straight after this one, so maybe this one could be reworded:
Now 12 years old, our Sandy started to slow down.
Perhaps change to:
When she was 12 years old, our Sandy started to slow down.
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Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your review and kind thoughts. I fixed what you found. Funny I had "was" but the grammar check program said "were" I thought it read wrong but thought the program knew better. I am glad you knew better than the program.
Thank you again.
Mary
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The program is definitely wrong, because the subject is "the order", a singular word, and therefore the verb should be "was". If you'd written "the orders" (plural), it'd be "were".
What is the grammar check program you use? (I don't use one, just trust what I learned in school and my own instinct.)
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grammerly
Comment from Wendy G
What a wonderful story of the love of a dog, but how sad that she did probably die in sadness at not being with her loved ones. Some people can be cruel and heartless, making rules about pets, quite unwarranted if the pet is not a nuisance in any way. Lovely tribute to Sandy.
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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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What a wonderful story of the love of a dog, but how sad that she did probably die in sadness at not being with her loved ones. Some people can be cruel and heartless, making rules about pets, quite unwarranted if the pet is not a nuisance in any way. Lovely tribute to Sandy.
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Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you Wendy. I appreciate your kind thoughts and review.
She was a remarkable member of the family.
Regards,
Mary