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    Despite incredible loss, and sadness, characters like Doc Gibbs, George, and the boy have found a way to make the best of their lives. In Sounder,by William H. Armstrong, characters suffered the loss of the dog and the father. Alongside the loss of many minor characters, the people from Our Town were faced with the deaths of Wally, Emily, Mrs. Gibbs, Simon, and Mrs. Soames. “Do human beings ever realize life while they live it,” pondered Emily. This quote from Our Town represents remorse of…

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    The Ghost Coon

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    haven’t done nothing to them but they seem to just have it in for me. There is this rich kid named Billy who has everything. His grandpa owns the local store and they think that they are so much better than us. No other kid in these parts has a coonhound because they are so expensive but…

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    Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls pulls on heartstrings while giving the thrilling feeling of adventure. Needless to say, it is an amazing book. The plot consists of a boy named Billy who grew up poor and saved for two years to buy a pair of coonhounds. After finally getting his hounds he hunts constantly and his dogs become so skilled and so close to him that they win a hunting contest. After a brutal fight with a mountain lion, both dogs are fatally injured. In the book there are three…

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    Better? Published in 1961 but set in the 1920’s, ‘Where the Red Fern Grows’ is a novel written by Wilson Rawls. Set in the Ozarks during the Great Depression, it follows the story of a young boy named Billy Colman and his deep bond with his two coonhounds, Old Dan and Little Ann. As Billy navigates the challenges of rural life and pursues his dream of owning hunting dogs, he learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the unbreakable connection between humans and animals. The novel…

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    ANSWER THROUGH THE DOGS “Man’s best friend” and “Loyal ‘til the end” are very well-known phrases. They are very true to describe most dogs, specifically two redbone hounds that I have read about. Little Ann and Old Dan are both heroically presented in both the book, “Where the Red Fern Grows” and its film adaptation. After reading and viewing both portrayals of this wonderful story, I have come to the conclusion that Ann and Dan are superb. This statement is quite an achievement to the dogs…

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    in the paper which described free puppies at a home out in the country. We went to go check them out, and it was a very sad environment with cages of crowded puppies who just wanted a home and love. The dogs were all very mixed breeds, each part Coonhound, Beagle, and others. My mom let us take one home, so we chose Gabby because she looked the coolest. Gabby has a white body with different sized black spots. Her head is mostly brown with black parts around her ears and a lot of white hairs due…

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    English Foxhound The English foxhound is of compelling form, with extensive bone. The measure of bone at the lower leg is considered particularly imperative. This fabricate, alongside nearly straight angulation of the smothers, favors stamina over rate. The rich, profound voice is prized for the chase. Numerous English foxhounds have "adjusted" ears, in which around 1 " are surgically expelled from the end of the ear. Customarily a pack dog, the English foxhound in any case makes a stately…

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    If you have a dog, you've probably taught it basic obedience commands like "sit" or "stay". But what about teaching your dog fun tricks that will impress your family and friends? This article will show you how to teach your dog to roll over on command. Before you begin your training, decide what type of reward you'll use to motivate your dog. Does your dog especially like to eat a specific treat or play with a special toy? Whatever it is, make sure you have this reward available for every…

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