Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "Chapter 13 Codi"A collection of short stories
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Comment from Sankey
Such a lovely, caring story. Labradors and Golden Retrievers are my favourite dogs. However I only ever owned one dog in his very early days and he wasn't either of the above breeds, probably Begal type.
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Such a lovely, caring story. Labradors and Golden Retrievers are my favourite dogs. However I only ever owned one dog in his very early days and he wasn't either of the above breeds, probably Begal type.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What a lovely story, Barbara, essentially about Codi and your love of dogs. And clearly that love (or girl magnet as in Greg's case!) was passed on to the boys. I've never had a sensible dog like a labrador, just setters or crazy terriers (or terrorists as we called them) and we seem to have missed out on the kind of attributes you describe. I love the humour here and the fact that you went ahead and bought a dog despite Brian's disapproval and then got creative when he questioned you:) Good for you! Thank you for sharing another entertaining chapter from your experiences as an army wife and mother. Debbie
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What a lovely story, Barbara, essentially about Codi and your love of dogs. And clearly that love (or girl magnet as in Greg's case!) was passed on to the boys. I've never had a sensible dog like a labrador, just setters or crazy terriers (or terrorists as we called them) and we seem to have missed out on the kind of attributes you describe. I love the humour here and the fact that you went ahead and bought a dog despite Brian's disapproval and then got creative when he questioned you:) Good for you! Thank you for sharing another entertaining chapter from your experiences as an army wife and mother. Debbie
when (I) accidentally came across...
on some(one) else's property..
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Greg's babe magnets.... hahaha that's funny.
We got a dog from a rescue shelter. I think my daughter paid 400 dollars but they spend a lot of money on her and spoiled her.
Her name is muffin and she barks to everybody, except my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. She was found walking alone in Mexico... close to the border.
She even barks at me and goes crazy, like she is going to bite me. My daughter thinks it's something I'm doing but I'm always nice to her. Maybe she is protecting them. It's really weird. She also barks at anybody and trucks outside. It's weird.
I think it's different when you adopt a poppy that grows with you. But it's not all the time. I adopted a grown American Pit Bull Terrier. He was good to everyone.
Anyway, great chapter. Thank you for sharing your story.
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Greg's babe magnets.... hahaha that's funny.
We got a dog from a rescue shelter. I think my daughter paid 400 dollars but they spend a lot of money on her and spoiled her.
Her name is muffin and she barks to everybody, except my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. She was found walking alone in Mexico... close to the border.
She even barks at me and goes crazy, like she is going to bite me. My daughter thinks it's something I'm doing but I'm always nice to her. Maybe she is protecting them. It's really weird. She also barks at anybody and trucks outside. It's weird.
I think it's different when you adopt a poppy that grows with you. But it's not all the time. I adopted a grown American Pit Bull Terrier. He was good to everyone.
Anyway, great chapter. Thank you for sharing your story.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
Comment from jim vecchio
Sorry I have no more extra stars. It is a hard thing to lose a pet through sickness. All dogs and cats have such different personalities, I'm sure The Lord will have a place for them in Heaven. Thanks for another heartwarming story.
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Sorry I have no more extra stars. It is a hard thing to lose a pet through sickness. All dogs and cats have such different personalities, I'm sure The Lord will have a place for them in Heaven. Thanks for another heartwarming story.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
Comment from Begin Again
My dogs and my son's dogs are treated as our "children." And yes, they are spoiled rotten, but they return the favor in loyalty and love. We've had to put several down, and it's the hardest thing to do. I have had a pet cemetery since I was a young kid at my family home, but when I didn't have a place to bury them, cremation and their urns sit in my hutch designated for mementos from the death of all family members.
"Though so." (Thought)
Smiles, Carol
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My dogs and my son's dogs are treated as our "children." And yes, they are spoiled rotten, but they return the favor in loyalty and love. We've had to put several down, and it's the hardest thing to do. I have had a pet cemetery since I was a young kid at my family home, but when I didn't have a place to bury them, cremation and their urns sit in my hutch designated for mementos from the death of all family members.
"Though so." (Thought)
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
Comment from royowen
This brought a tear to my eye, I remember our beautiful natured dog, Buddy, everybody loved him, and he loved everyone else, he was very protective of our cats, and actually went through our front window to chase two terriers who were harassing our cats on the front verandah, he never sustained a scratch, he came to us as a stray puppy who was too young to be taken from his mother, we raised him on puppy milk. But what a cool dog, such a gentle boy. Everyone cried on his last trip to the vets. Well done Barbara, blessings Roy,
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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This brought a tear to my eye, I remember our beautiful natured dog, Buddy, everybody loved him, and he loved everyone else, he was very protective of our cats, and actually went through our front window to chase two terriers who were harassing our cats on the front verandah, he never sustained a scratch, he came to us as a stray puppy who was too young to be taken from his mother, we raised him on puppy milk. But what a cool dog, such a gentle boy. Everyone cried on his last trip to the vets. Well done Barbara, blessings Roy,
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Andrew had a football game the day we put Codi down. I didn't tell him until after the game. Thank you for understanding.
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Well done Barbara
Comment from BethShelby
This was a wonderful story, and it brought back memories of my own Codi. My Cody was a black Lab and Akida mix. He was one of the best dogs we ever had as well. I was love these stories about your family.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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This was a wonderful story, and it brought back memories of my own Codi. My Cody was a black Lab and Akida mix. He was one of the best dogs we ever had as well. I was love these stories about your family.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Thank you for the encouragement.
Comment from Paul McFarland
Very nice story, Barb. We had a dog that was killed by a great dane. A couple that worked for me in the fish business had a litter of pups that they were trying to get rid of. They gave me two mix breeds - mostly collie. These were great dogs. They died after about fifteen years. We had them cremated, and their ashes have been on my workbench for over thirty years.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Very nice story, Barb. We had a dog that was killed by a great dane. A couple that worked for me in the fish business had a litter of pups that they were trying to get rid of. They gave me two mix breeds - mostly collie. These were great dogs. They died after about fifteen years. We had them cremated, and their ashes have been on my workbench for over thirty years.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Thank you for the encouragement.
Comment from nomi338
Many people take pleasure in owning a dog or multiple dogs. Owning one that shows a great deal of intelligence is an even bigger treat. I owned a terrier/poodle mix who was very, very intelligent. I was the first to discover his body and was shaken to my core, because I knew right away, you see whenever he would see me, he would lose his mind and jump all over me, which would always earn a stern scolding, mainly because I would be dressed for work and his jumping on me would sometimes mess up my clothes. He did not care and after a while neither did I.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Many people take pleasure in owning a dog or multiple dogs. Owning one that shows a great deal of intelligence is an even bigger treat. I owned a terrier/poodle mix who was very, very intelligent. I was the first to discover his body and was shaken to my core, because I knew right away, you see whenever he would see me, he would lose his mind and jump all over me, which would always earn a stern scolding, mainly because I would be dressed for work and his jumping on me would sometimes mess up my clothes. He did not care and after a while neither did I.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Thank you for the encouragement. Dogs are my happy place. Harley, my dachshund, is my writing partner.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Codi sounds like a wonderful dog and he was certainly well travelled! Cute dogs always attract attention and labradors are great family dogs. I enjoyed your story Barbara, you have some wonderful memories, love Dollly x
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Codi sounds like a wonderful dog and he was certainly well travelled! Cute dogs always attract attention and labradors are great family dogs. I enjoyed your story Barbara, you have some wonderful memories, love Dollly x
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Thank you for the encouragement.