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One night about a year ago, we heard whimpering at our door. One of us had to get up and go, didn’t reckon for what was in store. A dog, with a note “look after our dog we don’t want him anymore. We know you are good people, we have watched you at the shops. Some were shaking their heads and demanding all that noise stops. We saw you give a woman with 4 screaming kids a bag of lolly pops." Referring to the dog, tied to our veranda lattice, the note went on to say, "He isn’t a bad dog and doesn’t eat much, its just that he won’t ever obey. We can’t control him, and he never stops crying, right up to this very day." It was a cold night, so we brought him in after we finally got him untied. At midnight he was warmly soaking in the laundry tub, once inside. To warm him up, get him clean and to kill every flee that we spied. Wrapped him in an old towel and realized we had a big decision to make. The burning question, what to do for the poor dog and for our sake. We hadn’t planned on getting a dog. Quite a responsibility to undertake. Finally he stopped whimpering, and on a blanket settled down to sleep. We would sleep on the burning question whether to give away or keep. In the morning we were surprised, we got up and didn’t hear a peep. My husband said good morning he called the dog ‘Bandon’ to my surprise. “Well” he said “he is an A Bandon’d dog,” Which sounded quite wise. Having a look at him, he was a handsome dog with large bright eyes. A metal dish we used for BBQ’s had already been painted with his name. It seemed we had made “our” decision, a majority of one just the same. He ate well wagging his tail all the while, and when we called, he came. Now it was time to work out a budget to handle our new expenses. Dog food, vet, registration, lead and collar Had we lost our senses? And then the matter of building and fortifying all our gates and fences. Well that was all a year ago and time has past and I am happy to relate, We have a terrific friend. If he sees it left open, he closes the gate. He was a Bandon’d , now daily, for us to get home, he will sit and wait. We love this little fella, his happy ways give us more than we give. He learns something new every day. Home is now such a fun place to live. A bag of lolly pops made us eligible. To those that gave him up we forgive .

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Date: 9/12/2023 5:37:00 PM
Speaks, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, love the image, Constance
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Constance La France
Date: 9/16/2023 7:44:00 AM
Speaks, yes, catching up time, now that my eye surgeries are over and my eyesight is restored, I can spend more time on the computer, still lots to do but I will get it done overtime.
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Date: 9/12/2023 5:49:00 PM
Wow you are doing some catching up I see. Thank you Constance I appreciate your comment and your contests and of course my placement in the contest , A great big Thank you.
Date: 8/23/2023 10:59:00 AM
- S.V. ... you say the story is not true ... but, I think it could be true ... you had taken this dog under your wing ... love it :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 8/23/2023 1:06:00 PM
LOL The four legged family member that has allowed us to live in his house for the last (almost nine) years ( no=one has ever told him that he is a dog) is 152 pound purebred Bullmastiff, and trust me we couldn't have another dog !! But you are right, if another dog was left on our doorstep, we would keep it til we found a good home. I hate pounds. Thanks for your lovely comment. We are grateful for pawprints and pools of drool on the floor, nose prints on the windows, slobbery kisses , fur all over our best clothes and no room left on the sofa, because we know one day all this will be missed....SV
Date: 8/21/2023 3:42:00 PM
What a creative and imaginative write Svvie. You always amaze me with your creativity. If this were true, I'd say your were blessed for taking the little guy. Since it is fiction I will say you are blessed with your story-telling capability! :)
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Date: 8/23/2023 4:15:00 PM
Any one ever tell you that you are a champion? One of these days I will get you to help me write about a slippery snake. Love and best wishes....Svvie
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Date: 8/22/2023 6:20:00 AM
LOL. Your life sounds exciting enough to fill many tomes dear Svvie. I do like a non-fiction occasionally, because I like to read and research and learn. Thanks again for this. :)
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Date: 8/21/2023 5:14:00 PM
Laf, my life just isn't exciting enough to only write non fiction. When I remember I try to label the posts fiction or non fiction. Thanks for your lovely words, they are valued.
Date: 8/19/2023 5:07:00 PM
People of such astounding characteristics such as yourselves, are surely deserving of a worthy and loving edition to your family. Bandon, cleverly named do the contest. Best of luck, Robert
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Date: 8/19/2023 6:03:00 PM
I am almost ashamed to say this is total fiction. We have a wonderful 8 year old, four legged member of the family that we have had since he was 9 weeks old. He is a giant breed and weighs more than me. But I will still accept all your lovely words Robert ! : ) Thank you. ( you did a poem for us about our Bullmastiff last year.)
Date: 8/19/2023 3:41:00 AM
What an absorbing tale. Bandon, I am sure is happy in your home. Though it must have been a bit expensive to keep a dog, the decision you took was so sensible. No doubt now he is a member of the family and the life he has added to the family is worth the trouble you are taking ! Enjoyed reading this and I am taken back to the times we had two dachshunds in our house.
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Date: 8/20/2023 3:01:00 AM
My dearest Valsa, I hate to say this is just another poem from my imagination. We do have a great big giant dog who is 8 yrs old. He runs our household and is a true member of our family. He has let us live with him in the house since he was 9 weeks old. Thank you for your lovely words. As always they are treasured.
Date: 8/19/2023 2:45:00 AM
Oh. I Just love this. So amazing. You're so creative and wise. I truly love it. God bless you, Love, Gina
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Date: 8/19/2023 6:07:00 PM
Your comments take my breath away. Thank you so much for your encouraging words Gina.
Date: 8/18/2023 7:02:00 PM
Commencing as an enigmatic tale revolving around a forsaken canine, your poetic composition gracefully transitions to depict the discovery of a newfound family member who discovers solace, sustenance, and affection within the confines of your abode. May fortune favor your endeavors in the upcoming contest.
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Date: 8/18/2023 7:36:00 PM
Las this one isn't good. I just couldn't find enough words for Angelic. Thanks for your encouragement .. Its always appreciated.

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