Wednesday, 12 February 2020

DOGLET - 100 word story

Hello again. 
I've been away scuba diving in Thailand which was rather wonderful. Now I'm feeling refreshed and raring to write again. 
This week's Friday Fictioneers photo prompted a story from the heart. (My dog would fully understand.)


PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
DOGLET


Joanie looked out the window and sighed. Doglet sighed too.
Joanie looked at Doglet. 'This is all your fault.'
Doglet cocked his head. It is?
'If I didn't have you, I could stay in.'
Doglet whined softly. You said you'd rather have a dog than children.
'I bloody hate rain,' said Joanie.
Believe me, so do I. But, the thing is: I need to pee.
'I suppose you need to pee?'
Doglet gently head-butted her leg. I really do.
'Okay, mate. Sorry.' Joanie suddenly smiled. 'I'd still rather have you than children.'
Course you would. Shall we go?


After the first couple of comments I decided to edit the punctuation, for clarity. Hope you enjoyed this story and I look forward to your comments. 


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43 comments:

  1. Neil MacDonald12 February 2020 at 10:19

    I generally have an aversion to talking animals. But in this one you gave us the dog's communication sisgns, allowing me to believe the dialogue was completely invented by the narrator. That was clever

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    1. Susan A Eames12 February 2020 at 10:55

      Yes, the dog's physical signs to its owner were deliberate as I didn't want to write a story about a talking dog. I'm glad to hear it worked.

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  2. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields12 February 2020 at 12:01

    Dear Susan,

    What a delightful piece. I loved the 'dialogue' although I don't think Doglet is actually speaking. I miss having a furry child but we're just not in a position to care for one.
    I'm very jealous of your scuba diving. Cheers from one mermaid to another.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Susan A Eames12 February 2020 at 12:28

      Thanks, Rochelle. No, Doglet isn't actually speaking - just making his needs plain (which is what my dog does).
      p.s. don't be jealous of the scuba diving - go and do it!

      Susan A Eames at
      Travel, Fiction and Photos

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  3. C. E. Ayr12 February 2020 at 15:46

    A dog's gotta do what a dog's gotta do...

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  4. Penny Gadd12 February 2020 at 15:56

    You made me feel sympathy for both Joanie and Doglet - no mean feat given that I'm a cat lady. I thought you captured something of the essence of the way our companion creatures 'talk' to us - well written!

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    1. Susan A Eames12 February 2020 at 18:56

      Thanks, Penny. I wrote this story from my experiences with my own dog, and I couldn't resist posting a pic of her. :)

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  5. Iain Kelly12 February 2020 at 16:47

    That's the thing with any pet - you've gotta take the good with the bad!

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    1. Susan A Eames12 February 2020 at 18:57

      Absolutely. I tell myself this every time I need to take my dog out in the rain.

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  6. Linda12 February 2020 at 17:37

    I could easily put my granddaughter's dog in this picture. He sits and stares intently, speaking clearly with his eyes, when he needs to go out. Wonderful story.

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    1. Susan A Eames12 February 2020 at 19:00

      Ah, that's sweet, Linda. If I'm sitting down my dog touches my arm with her paw when she needs to go out.

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  7. Nobbinmaug12 February 2020 at 19:40

    Dogs will speak clearly to anyone who pays attention. I wish Thing would learn that outside can be pee time as well as play time.

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    1. Susan A Eames12 February 2020 at 20:00

      He he - yes, most dogs are very good at conveying their needs.

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  8. Jade Li12 February 2020 at 21:51

    A perfectly dignified dialogue, no matter who was or wasn't speaking.

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  9. Dale12 February 2020 at 23:14

    I love how you did this, Susan. I am constantly giving Zeke words, too ;-)

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    1. Susan A Eames13 February 2020 at 09:30

      Thanks, Dale. My own dog always cocks her head from side to side when she's trying to understand what I'm saying to her - and we usually 'get' each other in the end.

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  10. Tannille13 February 2020 at 06:30

    Too cute. I swear these conversations do happen.

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    1. Susan A Eames13 February 2020 at 09:30

      Thanks, Tannille. They certainly happen between me and my dog. :)

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  11. draliman13 February 2020 at 08:37

    Aw, Doglet (great name!) always has ways to make his needs known :-)

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    1. Susan A Eames13 February 2020 at 09:31

      Thank you! I chose that name because I often refer to my own dog as Doglet. :)

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  12. Keith's Ramblings13 February 2020 at 11:55

    Wonderful dogalogue Susan! Looking out of the window right now, I'm pleased I've not got a doglet.

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    1. Susan A Eames13 February 2020 at 16:47

      He he - it's a tough call when it's tipping it down, but needs must. Thanks for commenting, Keith.

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  13. liz young13 February 2020 at 15:30

    Doglet knows how to get her own way!

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  14. Susan A Eames13 February 2020 at 16:50

    In the case of my own 'doglet' just one pleading look from those big brown eyes and I'm pulling on my rainwear.

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  15. plaridel13 February 2020 at 18:51

    after a while, owner and dog can understand and communicate each other needs. :)

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  16. Laurie13 February 2020 at 19:48

    OMG such a cute little friend ! Great story. I LOVED his thoughts haha
    I share the pain, I hate the rain, especially when I have to put the bins out during a downpour

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  17. Unknown13 February 2020 at 21:16

    Ah, I love this dialogue. I've never had children, by choice, and have always had kitties for this very reason! I love the internal and external dialogue. Well don.e

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    1. Unknown13 February 2020 at 21:17

      NO!!!! I'm not unknown. I'm Alicia!!!

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    2. Susan A Eames14 February 2020 at 09:19

      Hi Alicia - thanks for commenting. (I wonder why the first post came up 'unknown'?)

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  18. Russell Mercer14 February 2020 at 02:45

    Loved this! I'm lucky to live where we can just open the door and let the dog go out in the rain to take care of her business.

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    1. Susan A Eames14 February 2020 at 09:21

      I can let mine out into the garden when I'm at home in Ireland, but I have to shove her out as she doesn't like the rain. I don't have a garden in my Spanish winter house, but fortunately it doesn't rain very often!

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  19. Colline14 February 2020 at 12:06

    Thankfully it doesn't rain every day! Their companionship more than makes up for getting a little wet once in a while.

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    1. Susan A Eames14 February 2020 at 16:15

      Yes, indeed. I'd never be without my little 'doglet', Colline.

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  20. Michael Wynn15 February 2020 at 14:04

    I could relate to this not just because we call ours Doglet but also because I have those kind of daft conversations with him.

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    1. Susan A Eames15 February 2020 at 15:11

      He he - I think it's probably par for the course when it comes to our pets, Michael.

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  21. Fatima Fakier16 February 2020 at 15:52

    I talk to my pets like this too, and I know they understand me! I so envy your scuba-diving experience!!

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    1. Susan A Eames16 February 2020 at 20:21

      Thanks for commenting, Fatima. I've been scuba diving since the early 90's - it's very addictive! :)

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  22. Sascha Darlington16 February 2020 at 21:35

    Awww...a sweet dog story. My guys aren't always happy about the rain either.

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    1. Susan A Eames17 February 2020 at 11:13

      Glad you liked the story, Sascha. Even many wild animals seek shelter from rain if they can. :)

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