Comment from JudyE

Excellent

That's pretty funny unless you happened to own the Jack Russell. A great story told in 75 words.

I might have put a comma after 'Jeez' in the following: "Jeez honey. I don't know what to tell David."

Best of luck in the competition.
Judy

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2021

Thanks Judy...always glad when you stop by!

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

LOL Now that's just plain terrible, Bill. (but damned funny) Good writing for a flash job for sure. I was all set to enjoy a shaggy dog story until that car backed up. Good luck in then contest, my friend. Bob

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2021

Thanks Bob--always appreciate your feedback.

reply by Mastery on 21-Apr-2021

:) Bob

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2021

Couldn't help it...Lee seems to have a monopoly on shaggy dogs!

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

Well, this story is both funny and tragic. The same thing happened to two different people that I know. I was really saddened by the news because I love dogs, but the owners really need to keep them under control, for their own sakes. Well done.

Tom

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2021

Hi Tom--meant to be humorous, but at the same time, folks do need to protect their animals!

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Well, the bad news could have caused some major problems for both. Perhaps if the dog had been in a fenced yard it would not have happened, right? People are the worst offenders when it comes to following the rules with pets. You told a good little story. Your lines are well thought out with good details and great imagery. Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2021

Hi Jan -- a bit dark I guess, but I was watching out my window and saw a little dog chasing the mail truck. The dog had 'escaped', usually in a house.

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Oh my land, thank goodness this is fiction, even though I suspect it happens more than we'd like to think. Very clever way to present the awful news.

Just one typo:

The unevitable (inevitable) happened.

Wishing you great luck with the Committee. :))

Gloria

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 Comment Written 19-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2021

Thanks Gloria--a bit dark, but my muse was looking out my window and seeing my neighbors little dog chasing the mail truck.

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

Funny, through a bit rough on any animal lover (lol). Very well written. Excellent use of a dialogue, which is a key to every successful story. I loved your artwork.

Good luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 19-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2021

Thanks for reading and your kind feedback!