I Cried When Old Yeller Died
Saying goodby to an old friend42 total reviews
Comment from RetroStarfish
This is a great story, oozing with affection, and well told.
You're lucky to have been touched by Dinky and lucky to have talent as a writer so that you can try to process your feelings this way.
Just a couple of very small things:
"...two males human." Should be males'
"...snuggled with Banshee and I." Should be Banshee and me.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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This is a great story, oozing with affection, and well told.
You're lucky to have been touched by Dinky and lucky to have talent as a writer so that you can try to process your feelings this way.
Just a couple of very small things:
"...two males human." Should be males'
"...snuggled with Banshee and I." Should be Banshee and me.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking ther time to read and review my work.
Comment from Dana Starr
You did a great job of conveying your love for Dinky and Dinky's love for you. I'm sorry about your impending loss. It's so hard. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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You did a great job of conveying your love for Dinky and Dinky's love for you. I'm sorry about your impending loss. It's so hard. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks so much for sharing this very personal piece, Earl! Now, just want to get this straight --
So your wife's student gave her Dinky and then she was planning on re-gifting him to her parents?
Loved this hilarious sentence:
She prefers dogs that double as dust mops and can fit in her purse.
One spag:
snuggled with Banshee and I. (me) object of the preposition 'with'
Hope you do well in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thanks so much for sharing this very personal piece, Earl! Now, just want to get this straight --
So your wife's student gave her Dinky and then she was planning on re-gifting him to her parents?
Loved this hilarious sentence:
She prefers dogs that double as dust mops and can fit in her purse.
One spag:
snuggled with Banshee and I. (me) object of the preposition 'with'
Hope you do well in the contest!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. Yes Anna intended on giving the puppy to her mom. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Mastery
Very well written, Earl. You instilled so much emotion in these lines. I don't know dinky, but in the picture, tells a thousand words. as you can imagine Dinky is probably in Doggie Heaven.
I can tell he was a loving sweetheart for sure. I feel bad knowing he passed. (really) Earl.
Very well written and God bless dinky wherever he is. Bob
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Very well written, Earl. You instilled so much emotion in these lines. I don't know dinky, but in the picture, tells a thousand words. as you can imagine Dinky is probably in Doggie Heaven.
I can tell he was a loving sweetheart for sure. I feel bad knowing he passed. (really) Earl.
Very well written and God bless dinky wherever he is. Bob
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much Bob. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work and the beautiful six stars.
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Hi Earl. I am so glad you shared with /Anna. My dog is a Chihuahua. Hie only weighs about 4 pounds and is
named Reesey because he is chocolate colored on top of his body and cream colored on the bottom, like a Reesey Cup. LOL I am sick just thinking what I would feel like if something happens to him. Bless all of you, my friend. Hi Anna! Bob
Comment from Lyn Peters
Yes, Earl Corp, all dogs indeed do go to Heaven. Thank you for sharing this moving piece with us. Everyone who has ever loved (and sadly lost) an animal will relate to your experience with Dinky. I hope that you and Anna are able to give your hearts, and home, to another Dinky. Pets make life so worth living. Wishing you all the best.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Yes, Earl Corp, all dogs indeed do go to Heaven. Thank you for sharing this moving piece with us. Everyone who has ever loved (and sadly lost) an animal will relate to your experience with Dinky. I hope that you and Anna are able to give your hearts, and home, to another Dinky. Pets make life so worth living. Wishing you all the best.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work and the beautiful six stars.
Comment from Susan Larson
First of all I'm glad you found writing about Dinky to be therapeutic. I know the pain of losing a beloved pet, but we do know their lifespan is shorter than ours. Thank you for sharing your life with Dinky with us.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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First of all I'm glad you found writing about Dinky to be therapeutic. I know the pain of losing a beloved pet, but we do know their lifespan is shorter than ours. Thank you for sharing your life with Dinky with us.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Earl, This was truly a very moving true story, I am glad that you wrote it, because as you said, it will help you process your grief to have written it. I would think of the whole situation, like a celebration; how many dogs do you know, that have had a whole story, written about them?
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Dear Earl, This was truly a very moving true story, I am glad that you wrote it, because as you said, it will help you process your grief to have written it. I would think of the whole situation, like a celebration; how many dogs do you know, that have had a whole story, written about them?
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking ther time to read and review my work.
Comment from damommy
My heart goes out to you. Over the years, I have lost long-time furry companions, members of my family. It hurts so much, but just remember he had a good life with you and he knew he was loved right up to the end. I'll pray for Dinky.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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My heart goes out to you. Over the years, I have lost long-time furry companions, members of my family. It hurts so much, but just remember he had a good life with you and he knew he was loved right up to the end. I'll pray for Dinky.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking ther time to read and review my work.
Comment from robyn corum
Earl,
I am so sorry. That is definitely one of the toughest things ever. There are pros and cons to having pets in the house - and this is the negative part, for sure.
A small note:
--> Now, her parents her were away in Canada at the time, so I had a sneaking suspicion
--> edit, please
Thanks - sending hugs-
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Earl,
I am so sorry. That is definitely one of the toughest things ever. There are pros and cons to having pets in the house - and this is the negative part, for sure.
A small note:
--> Now, her parents her were away in Canada at the time, so I had a sneaking suspicion
--> edit, please
Thanks - sending hugs-
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking ther time to read and review my work.
Comment from royowen
Elaine and I have a full memory of the cats and dogs that came into our lives, we loved and remember them all, leaving an indelible Mark on us both, even our daughters really. I love these stories, they do wheedle their way into one's heart don't they? Beautifully written Earl, an excellent post my friend, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Elaine and I have a full memory of the cats and dogs that came into our lives, we loved and remember them all, leaving an indelible Mark on us both, even our daughters really. I love these stories, they do wheedle their way into one's heart don't they? Beautifully written Earl, an excellent post my friend, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. I read this to Anna and I had a hard time getting through it without choking up. I appreciate you taking ther time to read and review my work.
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Well done, they leave their Mark dear people.
