Thursday, October 24, 2013

FSF: Fur-Bearing Issues

Five Sentence Fiction ~ Determination





Her husband, after more than ten years of togetherness, still adamantly rejected the notion of a furred pet, having had horrendous asthmatic reactions earlier in life. She noticed he had not used his inhaler for years and had survived a weekend in his daughter's home with three large long-haired shedding cats. 

She delicately broached the topic offering the number one hypoallergenic breed of dog...and he could check with his doctor...and they could use extra precautions for cleanliness after handling the dog. How she longed for the pet companionship after already accepting a life with no more furry pets by committing to her relationship and then marriage to him. 

To her surprise, he did check with his doctor, found an allergist in case symptoms should arise, gave the green light, helped pick out names, and is eagerly awaiting the puppy's arrival.



Photo by Legin's Havanese

6 comments:

  1. what a guy! what a sweet puppy!

    much love...

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    1. He did go above and beyond his comfort level. He adores animals. Just had always connected to the really bad attacks earlier in life. I wouldn't have asked if not for the stay with the cats and never saw him use his inhaler. Am so in love with this puppy and don't have her yet.

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  2. Surprise! That would not have been my ending; however, we know how my stories go! :-)
    Scott
    Mine: http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2013/10/24/fsf-five-sentence-fiction-determination-102413-strength-of-will-rated-pg/

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    1. I cannot tell you how I was sweating it out when he went to talk to his doctor. If she had said no, that would have been it. Definitely could have gone either way.

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  3. Love the commitment you're showing us here that the woman has for her husband. My OH and I would like to have a dog. However, except for service dogs, none are allowed in the development we live in; so we have two cat children instead

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    1. Thank you for reading, Robin! Cat children are lovely too.

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