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Polly Needa
“&&^%^*&^*^*^!!!!!!,” Polly screeches.
Startled awake, one eye creaks open to see five on the clock.
“It’s OK, girl,” I tell her.
It’s moving day. The van will arrive at two. Everything’s in neatly stacked boxes in the middle of the apartment except bedding, fresh clothes, toiletries — and Polly, perched near the window; and her things, boxed near the door.
Hugh’s coming at noon. Hugh lives alone, just above us. Over the past twenty years he’s gotten used to hearing Polly argue, sing, and keep things lively. When Hugh heard “the home” doesn’t allow pets, he cried.
“No worries,” he said.
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Rochelle Wisoff-Fields is the host of Friday Fictioneers.
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A heartwarming story Li.
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Sadje, thank you. I’m glad it worked out for them.
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You’re welcome. Yes it was the perfect solution.
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Her loss is Hugh’s gain
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Indeed, Neil.
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Glad she is going to a good home!
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Me too, Max.
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This is was so touching, Lisa.
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Thank you, Colleen!
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Polly is staying back.
Hugh seems to be a nice person. Why is she moving?
Time to stay back with Polly & Hugh! :)
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Anita, I think she would prefer to stay back, but sometimes life events force you to move on. Thanks for reading and your comment.
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Awww… Thank goodness Hugh can take her! Sweet story, Lisa.
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Thank you, Dale. I made my muse promise to write something sweet and not sinister this week ;)
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Haha! So nice of her to listen! ;-)
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:)
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I have to agree with Dale, while it’s sad the person evidently can no longer stay in their apartment and needs to move to a home (nursing home?) without her beloved pet, it’s heartwarming Hugh is taking their pet.
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I really hope she can visit Hugh and Polly from time to time. <3
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Yes or vice versa!😀
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:)
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Sad and yet hopeful. Evidently that’s the source of many pets that end up in shelters. I’m glad Polly will have a loving home. (K)
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Yes it is, K. Me too. Birds can live so much longer than cats and dogs.
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I know. Longer than their owners. Which is why they are not good pets. Well, one reason anyway.
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Aww. That’s nice. Sad, but not as sad as it might have been. Good old Hugh.
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Great comment, Margaret. Thank you <3
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Wow.. it seems cruel that some homes don’t allow birds and small pets.
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It is. Of course there’s always a rationale for the policy.
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I am sure they could easily visit each other. The “no pets allowed,” rule can be agony for young children
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I hope so on the first. And not allowing a child to have a pet is criminal, imo.
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Taking the pet away from a child is even worse.
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I remember my dog, Pippy, back in my teens. My mom and stepdad sent me off to Bible camp. When I came back, Pippy and her puppies were gone. Just one effed up incident in an effed up childhood.
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So sad.
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Sometimes it is just easier to deal with the people – though pets help, they can cause internal problems if the owner can’t take care of them anymore…
Glad things have worked out. Maybe she can still visit?
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It’s complicated for sure, Jules. Yes, I hope they all can still visit with each other.
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We should never forgwt that pets have feelings too. A touching tale, Lisa.
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Indeed. Thanks.
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Dear Lisa,
A poignant story with a bittersweet ending. Hugh will give Polly a good home.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, thanks much. I agree.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Polly has a better vocabulary than me. I don’t even know what ^ is called, much less how to pronounce it. I think I’d find another home, though I have a feeling not many allow pets.
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Nobbin, I think she would take Polly with her if she could.
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Aw. I’m glad for the relatively happy ending. Well done :)
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Thanks, someone!
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Ah good on Hugh.
A sad moving story with a happy end.
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Thanks, Laurie!
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It’s wonderful for Polly to have Hugh! A bittersweet tale. Well written, Lisa.
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Brenda, thank you. Yes, it is. I’m sure she’s been listening to him as much as he’s been listening to her.
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Sweet story, Lisa. I’m glad Hugh and Polly will be together. 🦜
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Nancy, thank you, me too.
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Old story here Li but so heart warming, so good thanks for a very uplifting story!
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Happy to uplift you, Carol Anne :)
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