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LJ Idol - Week 21 - Getting Involved

Feb 20, 2009 18:10

"That damn dog is back," my boyfriend muttered.

Barely more than a puppy, the bone-thin little mutt had snuck onto the porch and was eating from my dog's bowl again. Jake opened the back door and stomped his big black boot to make him run.

This was the second time in a week that I had watched the pup slink up the back stairs, glancing rapidly ( Read more... )

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alycewilson February 21 2009, 08:12:23 UTC

Great story, and well-told. You really moved me.

monkeysugarmama February 21 2009, 19:34:30 UTC

Thank you so much, Alyce!!

kathrynrose February 21 2009, 14:00:56 UTC

Good for you and for Ender. :)

baxaphobia February 21 2009, 15:49:07 UTC

I knew I liked you but this entry cemented that fact! I'm smiling and have a lump in my throat!

elderwoodpixie February 21 2009, 16:12:56 UTC

*in love with Ender* That was a wonderfully told, heartwarming tale. I'm so glad that you both got the happy ending.

elderwoodpixie February 21 2009, 16:22:34 UTC

The way you write the human/canine bond reminds me of another author that I think you might enjoy, Dean Koontz.

darkprism February 21 2009, 17:14:09 UTC

Mr. Koontz does have a thing for dogs and bonding. :P

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monkeysugarmama February 21 2009, 19:43:09 UTC

We had the Koontz book with the dog on the cover at my old library...Darkest Evening of the Year maybe?? It looked great, but I never had the opportunity to read it. Now I may have to!

Thank YOU for reading ME!

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darkprism February 21 2009, 17:13:38 UTC

Such a sweet story! I'm SOOO glad that dog is with you - rightful owner. :)

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