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Rescuing Samantha

A family saves a little Bichon.

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Comment from NightWriter
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"Rescuing Samantha" is a beautifully told story filled with emotion, kindness and love. Saving her from the abuse, and giving her the best life she could ever hope for. Beautiful.

 Comment Written 04-May-2009

reply by the author on 04-May-2009
    Thanks Night. She was a great dog and companion for my family, especially when my girls were growing up. They have teriffic memories of her. Thanks again. - Thesis
Comment from Teri7
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This is a very good story you have penned. I am so thankful that you took that poor dog and gave it a good home for so long. Good luck in the contest. Hugs, Teri

 Comment Written 04-May-2009

reply by the author on 04-May-2009
    Thanks for the kind reiew Teri. Sammy was the perfect dog. Full of life and very obident. She property trained herself within a week after bringing her home. She was such a great friend. Thanks again. - Thesis
Comment from Mischief's Momma
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This is a cute and very poignant little story Thesis - is that Sammy in the picture?

It's amazing to me what a powerful story 100 little words can tell.

Great read - all the best with the contest.

MM

 Comment Written 03-May-2009

reply by the author on 03-May-2009
    Hi MM, yes, that is Sanny when she was not feeling too well. A great little friend of ours. Thanks for your comments. - Thesis
Comment from Amfunny
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What a wonderful little story. I enjoyed reading this. I had a wonderful beagle who died a few years ago and we still miss him terrible. Nicely written story.

 Comment Written 03-May-2009

reply by the author on 03-May-2009
    It's amazing how these little creatures become such a big part of our families. Sorry to hear about your beagle, - Thesis
Comment from thorney
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Hi there Thesis. Lovely story about a dog rescue, and as a dog lover, I thank you.

Good effort for so few words.

Only one thing to offer you:

Our family discovered a dog being abused by a foreign family, whose children were constantly hitting her with a wiffle ball bat and pulling her tongue, as she licked them. (30)
Try:
Our family stumbled across a little dog abused by a foreign family. Their children constantly hit her with a wiffle ball bat, and pulled her tongue as she licked them. (30)

Good luck in the contest.
Regards, Pete.

 Comment Written 03-May-2009

reply by the author on 03-May-2009
    Thanks Pete. I'm glad you liked it. I'll take a look at that. - Thesis
Comment from Joan E.
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Your poem resonated for me because we also adopted a bichon years ago and were so distressed when we had to say goodbye, that we vowed "no more pet dogs". You captured the essence of how much we can become attached to these creatures.

 Comment Written 03-May-2009

reply by the author on 03-May-2009
    Hi Joan, we vowed too, until my 19 year old daughter said: "Dad, I need another dog. Sammy used to sleep with me and I want another joy in my life." So after sheading a few tears, we set out to get a puppy to love. - Thesis
Comment from KYPollard/El Gato
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Your story is well written and complete with beginning middle and end. I found no errors while reading this. It was my pleasure. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-May-2009

reply by the author on 03-May-2009
    Thanks so much for your review. I'm glad you read it. - Thesis
Comment from adewpearl
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I'm surprised the family gave her up to you and didn't get defensive and angry - most people, I think, would have acted that way. You've done a good job of telling this story in only 100 words - you have characters, setting, plot, conflict and resolution and a sentimental, happy ending, which is a bonus. Brooke

 Comment Written 03-May-2009

reply by the author on 03-May-2009
    Thanks Brooke. They were actually relieved that someone wanted the dog. None of them really cared for her. My family became attached to Sammy as soon as we saw what she was going through. We loved her ever since. - Thesis
Comment from Domino
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hi, Thesis.
This is an interesting, touching ans sad story of a special dog. I dunno what a 'wifle bat' is, but I'd prefer not to be hit by one, LOL.
Good luck n best wishes, Ray xx

 Comment Written 03-May-2009

reply by the author on 03-May-2009
    Hi Domino. It's spelled wrong. It's a yellow wiffle ball bat. One of those plastic toy bats for little kids. Thanks for your comments. - Thesis
Comment from WRITER1
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This is a wonderful and sad story, I am glad that you rescued the poor little thing, but I am sorry about the death of a wonderful friend.

 Comment Written 01-May-2009

reply by the author on 01-May-2009
    Thanks Writer. It was really sad, but we were all with her when the Dr. put her to sleep. The Dr. said it would have been cruel to keep her alive with her advanced cancer. She was a wonderful friend- Thesis