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A rec: "My Animal" [Nov. 5th, 2007|11:57 pm]
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Dear everyone,

There is a very very fine story about how Justin got Brian a puppy to take care of him while Justin went to LA to make Rage. It is the story called "My Animal" by mcpofife. It starts this way:
The first words out of Brian's mouth when Justin brought it home was, "Get that thing the fuck out of my loft."

"Brian," Justin said exasperatedly. "Hold him, you'll like him."

"I won't like him. I hate him," Brian said, walking away as Justin approached. Justin followed him all around the loft, finally cornering him in the bathroom and pushing the puppy to his chest until he had no choice but to take it or else drop it on the floor. He took it, but only so the damn thing wouldn't get hurt, because then Justin would make him go to the vet, and he wanted to go to Babylon tonight.

Brian held it in one hand. He wasn't sure how old the puppy was, but he knew it was very young. Its eyes were puffy, as if they had only recently learned to open, and it appeared smushed like Gus had when he was a newborn. A camera flashed, and he looked up and scowled at Justin's tender expression. "You're not keeping this mutt."

"I know I'm not," Justin said easily, and took another picture.

Brian's eyes narrowed suspiciously. "So get it out of here."

"I'm not keeping him," Justin continued, ignoring him. "You are."

The story is here and you should definitely read it right away. It is probably the best QAF pet story in history. Especially be sure to read all the extra stuff at the bottom and look at the pictures. It is very amazing.

Sincerely,

Rebel
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[User Picture]From: [info]forcesensitive
2007-11-06 10:21 am (UTC)

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But why a puppy?

Whatever, I'm hungry.

- Cecio, who waited for her beautiful master-girl to go to the bathroom to check out her flist and make his displeasure known.

(Ilaria would like to say that she really enjoed this fic and finds it just adorable! ♥)
[User Picture]From: [info]hounded
2007-11-09 09:57 pm (UTC)

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Dear Cecio,

I am glad Ilaria enjoyed the story. I agree there are not enough cat stories in the fandom and I am trying to fix that.

Sincerely,

Rebel
From: [info]herefordroad
2007-11-06 05:14 pm (UTC)

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this story is heart-warming, witty, and just plain fun. (the lost puppy poster is precious)

i'd quote a few lines that i loved but it's impossible to pick...brian is at his witty/snarky best, gus is his adorable self, and mikey - he needs to run faster!

sheer delight beginning to end.

jeannie

[User Picture]From: [info]hounded
2007-11-09 09:57 pm (UTC)

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Dear herefordroad,

I'm so glad you liked it. I thought that Brian was very in character.

Sincerely,

Rebel
[User Picture]From: [info]pendulumchanges
2007-11-06 09:15 pm (UTC)

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ohhhhhh this was sooooooo cute! Tons of schmoopy goodness. I laughed a lot too.

But you're evil for recing it. E-V-I-L evil! I really really really want a puppy now :(
[User Picture]From: [info]hounded
2007-11-09 09:58 pm (UTC)

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Dear pendulumchanges,

You should definitely get a puppy immediately.

Sincerely,

Rebel
[User Picture]From: [info]_alicesprings
2007-11-06 11:00 pm (UTC)

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I love this fic! It's hilarious AND adorable.
[User Picture]From: [info]hounded
2007-11-09 09:58 pm (UTC)

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Dear _alicesprings,

xie_xie_xie (not her real name as you know) told me to tell you that it was you who first told her to read it! So we both thank you.

Sincerely,

Rebel
[User Picture]From: [info]libra2
2007-12-21 12:10 am (UTC)

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I started reading this late last night-- my first time at the QAF pets forum... I like it !! The story and the forum, that is. I've always loved Goldens! They're amongst my top 5 dogs I'd want-- My fence finally got finished a couple of weeks ago, but now I'm hesitant 'cause I just may have to go back to Atlanta after graduation :p

My girl was 'watch-kitty'... but she's gone now.
My 3 boys are just big babies.
[User Picture]From: [info]libra2
2007-12-21 12:16 am (UTC)

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Ummm...typo. She was my 'watch-kitty'--
I didn't mean to imply it was her name :)