Harley, a Little Dog
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "Harley's Surgery"Life and Times of a Jack Russell Terrier
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Comment from bookishfabler
It's so funny how you get into your little dogs head. You do it so well, it's almost scary, girlfreind. He is adorable. I remember getting my cat Jack fixed. He wouldn't talk to anyone for days. But my girl cat penny, she came home, and jumped in the chair, which was amazing, and just slept. Next day it was like nothing happend. Boys just don't like their privates messed with.
Fun read
hugs Book
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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It's so funny how you get into your little dogs head. You do it so well, it's almost scary, girlfreind. He is adorable. I remember getting my cat Jack fixed. He wouldn't talk to anyone for days. But my girl cat penny, she came home, and jumped in the chair, which was amazing, and just slept. Next day it was like nothing happend. Boys just don't like their privates messed with.
Fun read
hugs Book
Comment Written 22-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you SO much for reading Harley's latest adventure. Harley didn't seem to mind the surgery at all - he just didn't like having his food gone! I appreciate your kind words and your sharing about your pets - it is the best part of writing these stories. ~patty~
Comment from whizpurr ^-^
Aw, poor little Harley, he looks so woe-begone in that little cone. He surely is a plucky little fellow to have recovered so rapidly! Your lovely story was very enjoyable, well written and entertaining. It captured the reader's attention and heart! It is great fun hearing about the ups and downs in this sweet puppy's life.
Hugs, W ^-^
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Aw, poor little Harley, he looks so woe-begone in that little cone. He surely is a plucky little fellow to have recovered so rapidly! Your lovely story was very enjoyable, well written and entertaining. It captured the reader's attention and heart! It is great fun hearing about the ups and downs in this sweet puppy's life.
Hugs, W ^-^
Comment Written 22-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you so much for reading the latest Harley adventure. He is doing great this week, and back to his old tricks. ~patty~
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written with good form and good flow, i'm surprised you didn't decide to offer him for stud, my sister made their downpayment for their house that way. poor harley.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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this is very well written with good form and good flow, i'm surprised you didn't decide to offer him for stud, my sister made their downpayment for their house that way. poor harley.
Comment Written 22-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you so much for reading the latest Harley adventure. He is doing great this week, and back to his old tricks. Harley is not quite the JRT stud material. His fur is a mixture of rough and smooth and breed standards say he should be one or the other. ~patty~
Comment from sweetsilversong
Poor Harley, he wouldn't have understood not being given food was for his own good.
At least everything is fine now.
Lovely story about Harley's trip to the vets Patty.
Best wishes.
SSS
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Poor Harley, he wouldn't have understood not being given food was for his own good.
At least everything is fine now.
Lovely story about Harley's trip to the vets Patty.
Best wishes.
SSS
Comment Written 22-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you so much for reading the latest Harley adventure. He is doing great this week, and back to his old tricks. ~patty~
Comment from Rama Rao
Your stories always show your love for your pets. Although I am not an animal lover, I found the story absorbing. However, you had given the ending in the title itself. You could have called it Harley's ordeal or something like that.
You wrote this story well from the POV of Harley.
However, the following nits need fixing.
Morning sounds were beginning.-started would be better.
He whined softly,
right now,
anywhere in the house, and
rumbling,
front of the gate,
good bye to Harley,
wide awake,
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Your stories always show your love for your pets. Although I am not an animal lover, I found the story absorbing. However, you had given the ending in the title itself. You could have called it Harley's ordeal or something like that.
You wrote this story well from the POV of Harley.
However, the following nits need fixing.
Morning sounds were beginning.-started would be better.
He whined softly,
right now,
anywhere in the house, and
rumbling,
front of the gate,
good bye to Harley,
wide awake,
Comment Written 22-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you so much for reading Harley's latest adventure. Your thorough revew and kind critique are a great help to me. I am going in to do the edits after I post replies. ~patty~
Comment from G.B. Smith
Hi Patty
My dog Pepper never really forgave me for having him neutered, but even at that he was my best friend and constant companion. He ate like a farm hand at dinner time when he finally got to eat. This is a sweet story
Bear
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Hi Patty
My dog Pepper never really forgave me for having him neutered, but even at that he was my best friend and constant companion. He ate like a farm hand at dinner time when he finally got to eat. This is a sweet story
Bear
Comment Written 22-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you so much for reading the latest Harley adventure. He is doing great this week, and back to his old tricks. ~patty~
Comment from janbar
Just keeping up with Harley's progress! Glad he got through it all o.k. I always enjoy hearing about Harley; and once again you have delivered with a well written and paced story. Thanks. Give Harley a hug for me. (: janbar
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Just keeping up with Harley's progress! Glad he got through it all o.k. I always enjoy hearing about Harley; and once again you have delivered with a well written and paced story. Thanks. Give Harley a hug for me. (: janbar
Comment Written 21-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you so much for reading the latest Harley adventure. He is doing great this week, and back to his old tricks. He sends you a 'puppy kiss.' ~patty~
Comment from RebelRose
Poor little fellows don't understand about not being able to eat or drink before surgery. I love the way you write how the animals think. I'd say you're pretty accurate about their thoughts.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Poor little fellows don't understand about not being able to eat or drink before surgery. I love the way you write how the animals think. I'd say you're pretty accurate about their thoughts.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you so much for reading the latest Harley adventure. He is doing great this week, and back to his old tricks. ~patty~
Comment from Dave M
Patty,
Poor critter... We've had our dogs fixed, so we can relate to this post. I think the "no eating" restrictions are excessive. They're designed for the worst-case scenario, which obviously didn't include Harley.
I enjoyed this read and have several suggestions:
"He [The Man] went into the little room with the giant water dish and closed the door." When I read this, at first I thought the "he" was Harley. BTW, that's exactly how dogs think of toilets.
"Harley recognized the smell of the place" This is dead on. Our dogs recognize the smell of an animal hospital as soon as we open its door.
"...and when he opened his eyes, he {suddenly} could only see right in front of him." The word "suddenly" is not needed - you've already flagged the action.
Dave
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Patty,
Poor critter... We've had our dogs fixed, so we can relate to this post. I think the "no eating" restrictions are excessive. They're designed for the worst-case scenario, which obviously didn't include Harley.
I enjoyed this read and have several suggestions:
"He [The Man] went into the little room with the giant water dish and closed the door." When I read this, at first I thought the "he" was Harley. BTW, that's exactly how dogs think of toilets.
"Harley recognized the smell of the place" This is dead on. Our dogs recognize the smell of an animal hospital as soon as we open its door.
"...and when he opened his eyes, he {suddenly} could only see right in front of him." The word "suddenly" is not needed - you've already flagged the action.
Dave
Comment Written 21-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you so much for reading Harley's latest adventure. Your thorough revew and kind critique are a great help to me. I am going in to do the edits after I post replies. ~patty~
Comment from juliaSjames
Glad Harley came through his ordeals with flying colors. Fortunately, animals respond to loving attention and are always ready to forgive. Examples for us human beings.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Glad Harley came through his ordeals with flying colors. Fortunately, animals respond to loving attention and are always ready to forgive. Examples for us human beings.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2011
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Thank you so much for reading Harley's latest adventure. I agree - if only humans COULD be more like dogs, wouldn't it be great? ~patty~
