Review: A very touching story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 3, 2012
"Zellwood:  A Dog Story" by Rebecca Stroud is a very well-written short story about the death of a dog named Jake, a very beloved dog, and the grief that the author suffered, as well as the grief displayed by her other dog, Annie.  Jake was buried in a beautiful pet cemetery in a small town called Zellwood.  Both the author and Annie needed some closure after a year, so a trip to Zellwood was in order.This is a very tender story and one that required a tissue box for me while reading it.  Having lost two very beloved cats within the last six months, it has special meaning for me, and also because of my dear dog, Daisy, who is in a pet cemetary nearby my home.  This story was helpful in letting me know that I'm not alone with my grief and that brighter days are ahead.Although this is the first of Rebecca Stroud's short stories I've read, it's obvious that she is very good at writing about animals.  I'd like to read more from this author, and I recommend this story to anyone who has gone through the grief of losing a well-loved animal.