In the Pound, Near Breaktime

"In The Pound, Near Breaktime" is a science fiction short story written in 1995 by Kent Brewster. It was nominated for the 1997 Nebula Award for Best Short Story.[1]

"In The Pound, Near Breaktime"
AuthorKent Brewster
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Genre(s)Science fiction
Published inTomorrow Speculative Fiction
Publication typemagazine
Publication dateOctober 1995

Plot summary

The story is about a desk clerk who is checking in all the animals that are brought to the pound. It explores the idea of what might happen if unwanted pets, strays and pesky animals were intelligent enough to talk.

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