Reprieve
They call this cage ‘deathrow’. Every day a dog gets taken through that door and another of us takes its place. Now I’m in deathrow. All I scent is fear. Trembling, I retreat into the corner.
Humans are coming now, little ones squealing in delight at the wriggling puppies. Humans say they’re going to their ‘freverhomes’. I don’t know where I’m going. No-one wants me.
A lady’s coming, gaze intent. I feel a…connection. Uncertainly I walk to the bars, tail stirring. The door opens, she bends, her forehead dipping down to mine.
“You’re coming home with me.” she whispers.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with Google“The door opens, she bends, her forehead dipping down to mine”, this phrase gives so much joy to me as it gives hope to a dog that feels afraid and unwanted. I love how you expressed the feeling of a dog in just a few words. Well written and well expressed.
Thank you Lotchie, this is based on a true story. I’m sure that’s how our first dog felt when we got her from the pound.
Yes, so true. Hope the dog is now happy with her forever home.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHope. It stirred my emotions. I have a rescue dog. It breaks my heart when they don’t get the life they deserve. Very well written Carrie.
Thank you Paula. We had the dog that this is based on for thirteen years. It breaks my heart thinking that she could have died at just six months old. I did agility with her when she was younger. Such an amazing dog.
Such an emotional story Carrie that really pulls at the heart strings. So glad she found her forever home.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks Linda, we’re hoping to do it all again soon. The problem is, when you go into these places, you just want to bring them all home. This story is based on a dog, Jessica, who we got thirty years ago, and I can still remember it clear as day. The person we spoke to told us that they’d already kept her for two weeks longer than they usually would because she… Read more »
Well written Carrie. Only someone who has experienced that feeling of what it is like in a dog’s home, could write such a warm and loving story.
Thank you Eric. Yes, I have had experience of both rescue dogs and cats. It’s very rewarding being able to give a happy life to a rescue animal, but at the same time, it’s heartbreaking having to walk away from the others in the same situation. So many beautiful animals who lose their liberty and lives; often due to the selfishness of our fellow humans. I have great respect for people who… Read more »
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHi Carrie,
A very moving story.
Thank you Dipayan. This one was from the heart.
Carrie, this story brought tears to my eyes. It was so beautifully written. Like you, I would also want to take them all home! I feel so terribly sorry for these animals who stay behind.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks Marianna. I think we are both soft touches when it comes to our animals. There are some such special ones out there in need of love.
Absolutely true, Carrie!
Such an emotional little tale! Bittersweet and heart warming. I wish all animals could find their “furever home”!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks Emily. They all deserve a chance to share in the joy that they bring to us.
Congratulations, Carrie. Your story is so full of human warmth and kindness.
Thanks Julie, it’s one of the few stories I’ve written that’s based on real life ?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWell done and congratulations Carrie. This story touches the heart strings.
Thanks Eric, the dog that this was about touched my heart strings. I could read the desperation on her face when I first saw her. I felt the instant connection and I swear that she did too. She was always much more my dog than she was my hubbies. We had her for 13 years and, years later, I still miss her.
Congratulations, Carrie! This story was both beautiful and heartbreaking, thinking of all the animals staying behind. This was a great story.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks Marianna, I think things work a bit differently in a lot of the rescue places now, rather than people walking around looking at all the dogs you have to fill out a questionnaire of what you are looking for and they will match a dog to you. They say it’s less upsetting for the dogs that way. Dogs are still euthanised though if they are not wanted; the thought that Jessica… Read more »
It is heartbreaking to think that some animals have to be euthanised just because they don’t get adopted. It is terrible.
Congratulations Carrie, a story that warms the heart.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleCheers Linda. I have many happy memories after this ?
This is a beautiful story that fills me with a range of emotions. I love that the dog will be given a new chance to be happy at the end. A really great story.
Thanks Daisy. She did live a long and happy life. It just makes me sad for the rest that you have to leave behind.
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