Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

This is a cute response to the prompt patty. Puppies can be awfully cute and your little guy was relayed in a delightful way.

Best wishes to you in the contest my friend.

Gloria

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2017

Hi, Gloria;
Thank you so much for your time to read and review. I appreciate the good wishes for the contest, but I was just happy to write another Howie and Bernie story,

~patty~

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

This is a good entry for the 'This Sentence Starts The Story' writing prompt.
I believed it.
The video is just too cute and are the pictures.
Good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017

Hi, Sharon;
Thank you so much for reading and continuing to support my work. I'm glad you enjoyed this Bernie and Howie story. I appreciate your good wishes in the contest, but I'm just glad to get these stories out there,

~patty~

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

No?? Awww... I was so excited. The puppy is soooo cuuuute. Are you sure? B and H would be jealous for a while but they would accept it, especially if you got a girl. :)

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017

Hi, Phyllis;
I would LOVE to have a third dog. But, my pocketbook says no. So, I guess I will just have to watch puppy porn on my computer,

Thanks for reading,

~patty~

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

New puppy means more problems and messes. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read. There is good imagery.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017

Hi, Charlie;
Thank you so much for reading and continuing to support my work. There won't be a new puppy in my house, but I can still look at the pictures,

~patty~

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

This is a perfect entry for this contest. I don't think I could pass up a chance to have such a cute puppy. But you are right they are expensive and if you already have two dogs, they might not like the idea of a new friend. I wish you all the best in this contest.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017

Hi, Sasha;
Isn't the little guy adorable? Oh well, I've already got the two cutest dogs in the world. (Don't tell them I posted someone else's picture!)

Thank you so much for reading and the good wishes for the contest,

~patty~

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Patty

= LOL ... sometimes our most forbidden pets end up being our most beloved ones.
= There just might be another puppy in your future. After all, it's Christmas time.

Cheers, J
*** Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ***
(*.*) A Smile Is Just A Smile Turned Upside-down (*.*)

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017

Hi, Jax;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I think both my hubby and I would LOVE to have another little furry friend. It's just the cost of making sure they are healthy, groomed, and safe while we're traveling.

So...

~patty~

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

So cute! I'm glad you used the contest as a means to get in another Howie and Bernie story. I'm with Howie, though, I think he wouldn't get his fair share of cuddles and treats with a puppy around. Everybody loves a puppy.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017

Hi there;
Well...Howie may act like he doesn't get enough attention, however, he has this way of coming as close to me as he can. He licks me in the face, which drives me crazy, and he demands attention. They've pretty much got the whole treat thing down.

I don't think a new puppy will be arriving anytime soon. It is just too expensive to take care of them,

Thank you for reading - I'm glad you enjoy the Howie and Bernie stories,

~patty~

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Well ~patty~
you had me going wondering what the odor that that was bothering Bernie until I read the reason
the mistress got a new puppy
Gert

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017

Hi, Gert;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing.

It is just a story - there will not be a new puppy in my house anytime soon. They are so expensive, and I don't think Bernie will stand for it,

~patty~

reply by Gert sherwood on 07-Dec-2017

You are welcome Patty
Gert

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

I truly love the whole personification of the pups and the human feelings they also have because I know they have jealous sparks just like us. Very well done

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017

Hi, Barb;
Thank you so much for indulging me in my imaginary conversations between Howie and Bernie. I'm glad you enjoyed the story,

~patty~

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is just too cute what you have penned for the contest. I love the conversation they had with each other. Very cute dialog and great entry for the contest. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2017

Hi, Teri;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. Bernie and Howie have much better conversations than most people I know~

~patty~