King of Shreds and Patches By TR

[Codey]

This is one of the most awesome stories I've ever read. I think it's the best TR's done. It gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. Awesome job TR...you have great written all over your work!!

Codey

[dude]

Codey:  It gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes.

Same here. A love story told from a "different" perspective... so different and so moving.

[JamesSavik]

I am slain again by another work from Joey.

[aj]

Anybody that loves a dog would be touched deeply by this story. I happen to live with four of them, and love all of them to distraction.

The thing that amazes and inspires me about dogs is their ability to live absolutely in the present. Everything is in the now for them, and TR captured this so perfectly by writing the story in present tense. Additionally, but not secondarily, dogs are absolutely creatures of habit and routine--the use of the phrase 'it was "done correctly." is so perfect for dogs.

And finally, of course, dogs are the most faithful and devoted creatures on the planet--with the exception of Mike's cats, of course. This dog knew that his man would come for him if he just waited long enough.

This is an amazing and lovely story.

cheers!

[Trab]

I'm speechless (almost). :-)

[The Pecman]

I'm not a big dog fan by any means, but even I liked this story very much. I found it very moving, and this is the kind of tale that can get morbid and corny very easily. TR pulled it off very nicely.