http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29262382/
The article above is a short, bittersweet story about actor Mickey Rourke. His pet chihuahua Loki died in his arms Monday night. She was 17 years old.
The lead reveals everything; the who, what, and why. The nutgraf reveals the when followed by a direct quote from Rourke. The next paragraph tells about Rourke's career comeback along with his obsession with dogs. The final paragraph ends with a kicker partial quote from his Golden Globes acceptance speech.
This small article is efficient and well structured. The death of a pet is always sad, but Rourke's quote is uplifting.
"Loki is deeply missed but with me in spirit. I feel very blessed that she fell asleep peacefully in my arms."
For pet owners, this is sad and sweet. This is a great example of how five short paragraphs can tell so much and pack an emotional punch.
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