A Tough Decision
Dad did what he had to do21 total reviews
Comment from Delahay
This was a terrible thing your father had to do. I know it was a very difficult thing for both of you but it can be so hard for a child to understand such things.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2016
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This was a terrible thing your father had to do. I know it was a very difficult thing for both of you but it can be so hard for a child to understand such things.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2016
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Thank you. Dad was right, the dog was extremely dangerous. He did the right thing.
Comment from Shysea
I really like the message/lesson in the story.It is really right that there are times that it's hard for parents or to a father to make decision especially if that decision will cause pain to one of his children.The decision of your father is so admirable.He became more concerned with the safety of the whole family.It hurts to loss a pet you really loved especially dogs for they really shows loyalty to their masters.While reading the last portion of your story I became sad to what had happened to Rinty.At first, there was a question within my mind..."why your dad did it?"when I finished reading the whole story I was able to know why?
Your story is about a conflict that was resolved.The main character should win or lose but learns or grows as they try to solve the problem.I found out that the conflict in your story reach a climax that made the reader think and react.You used simple words that is easy to understand. You used also direct quotes such as " you shot my dog", and " how could you do that to him?" .You used adjectives that will really make the reader to imagine what is happening in the story.Very nice!
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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I really like the message/lesson in the story.It is really right that there are times that it's hard for parents or to a father to make decision especially if that decision will cause pain to one of his children.The decision of your father is so admirable.He became more concerned with the safety of the whole family.It hurts to loss a pet you really loved especially dogs for they really shows loyalty to their masters.While reading the last portion of your story I became sad to what had happened to Rinty.At first, there was a question within my mind..."why your dad did it?"when I finished reading the whole story I was able to know why?
Your story is about a conflict that was resolved.The main character should win or lose but learns or grows as they try to solve the problem.I found out that the conflict in your story reach a climax that made the reader think and react.You used simple words that is easy to understand. You used also direct quotes such as " you shot my dog", and " how could you do that to him?" .You used adjectives that will really make the reader to imagine what is happening in the story.Very nice!
Comment Written 08-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Thank you, my friend. I truly loved that dog, but I did know he was a dangerous animal. Rinty would do anything for me but he didn't like anyone else near him with the exception of my father. Thank you for the six stars, they are appreciated.
Comment from DonandVicki
A very interesting and moving true story.well written and imaginative story that caught my attention quickly. A good read.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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A very interesting and moving true story.well written and imaginative story that caught my attention quickly. A good read.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Thank you. I remember that day well. Dad simply did what must be done.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Sad story but it happens. Kids have to learn to face reality. We can't always have things the way we want them to be. Very well done. NOt surprise it won. :)
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Sad story but it happens. Kids have to learn to face reality. We can't always have things the way we want them to be. Very well done. NOt surprise it won. :)
Comment Written 07-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Thank you. Yes, I learned things couldn't be just for me. I came from a family of twelve so I had a lot of brothers and sisters to consider.
Comment from zanya
A tale filled with sights and sounds and events of another era -evoking nostalgia and a sense of wistfulness -with a dash of good, old-fashioned parenting skills and lessons learned
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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A tale filled with sights and sounds and events of another era -evoking nostalgia and a sense of wistfulness -with a dash of good, old-fashioned parenting skills and lessons learned
Comment Written 07-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Thank you. I learned a valuable life lesson on that long ago day. With ll brother and sister to consider, my dad did the right thing.
Comment from Kooky Clown
A good story well written about what I imagine must be a very sad memory of your childhood but at the same time a happy one for the time that you spent with Rinty.
I am glad that you understood why your Dad had to do what he did and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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A good story well written about what I imagine must be a very sad memory of your childhood but at the same time a happy one for the time that you spent with Rinty.
I am glad that you understood why your Dad had to do what he did and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 07-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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Thank you. I'm sure Dad didn't want to shoot my dog, but Rinty was a dangerous animal. Thanks for taking the time to read.
Comment from KyColonel Randal
This is a well-written piece. I first thought it was going to be the story of a rabid dog injuring you or someone else. I can't help but feel like shooting the dog wasn't the only option, but that was a different time. Thank you for sharing this piece. Good luck with your contest entry!
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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This is a well-written piece. I first thought it was going to be the story of a rabid dog injuring you or someone else. I can't help but feel like shooting the dog wasn't the only option, but that was a different time. Thank you for sharing this piece. Good luck with your contest entry!
Comment Written 07-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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Thank you. Yes, things were a lot different back then. I don't think they had all the animal rescue groups or shelters like they do now. Dad would never have shot an animal unless he felt he had no other option.
Comment from winnona
I think this is a well-written contest entry. You told the story very well and I think you completed the challenge of the contest well. I am sorry that the solution to the problem had to be that one.
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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I think this is a well-written contest entry. You told the story very well and I think you completed the challenge of the contest well. I am sorry that the solution to the problem had to be that one.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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Thank you. Yes, there were no shelters or animal rescue groups back in those days. Dad did what he felt he must do for the good of all.
Comment from Bill O'Bier
Your story delivers a great message. Your words are expressive and the arrangement with the artwork fits well. Thanks for sharing this piece and good luck in the contest.
Wishing you all the best...
Bill~
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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Your story delivers a great message. Your words are expressive and the arrangement with the artwork fits well. Thanks for sharing this piece and good luck in the contest.
Wishing you all the best...
Bill~
Comment Written 06-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
Comment from barkingdog
Parents often make difficult choices that children may not at first understand.
But time and reasoning bring the answer and they see the parent's decision was for the best.
These decisions are difficult for all involved as you indicated by the tear in the father's eye.
You successfully built the drama and showed the changes in Rinty which led to your Dad's decision. He was as patient as he could be for as long as possible.
You also showed the heart of a girl, attached to a dog that trusted and protected her. You loved him. He loved you. But the abuse he'd faced before you found him never healed and eventually overtook him. He was overprotective, thus dangerous.
Fantastic piece of story telling.
Best of luck in the contest.
:) ellen
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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Parents often make difficult choices that children may not at first understand.
But time and reasoning bring the answer and they see the parent's decision was for the best.
These decisions are difficult for all involved as you indicated by the tear in the father's eye.
You successfully built the drama and showed the changes in Rinty which led to your Dad's decision. He was as patient as he could be for as long as possible.
You also showed the heart of a girl, attached to a dog that trusted and protected her. You loved him. He loved you. But the abuse he'd faced before you found him never healed and eventually overtook him. He was overprotective, thus dangerous.
Fantastic piece of story telling.
Best of luck in the contest.
:) ellen
Comment Written 06-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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Thank you. If my Dad had not taken the time to talk to me, I would have been a very bitter little girl. In later years I came to realize Dad did what he had to for the good of everyone.
