And those that go to the bridge?

They are remembered too ..... There is a memorial garden in Tania's own garden where these dogs are remembered. Alongside the graves of dogs Tania and David have lost is a bird bath - a pebble is placed in this bird bath for every rescue dog that is waiting at rainbow bridge. The plaque says: "Bulldog Rescue Remembers Those at Rainbow Bridge"


Rainbow Bridge

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them; who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.......

 

(~Anonymous)

 

 

We understand how hard it is to deal with the loss of your bulldog. If you have lost yours and need someone to talk to please feel free to call us for a chat. We appreciate that unless you have owned a bulldog it is very difficult for some people to understand what you are going through.

0871 200 2450 and dial 40

Right now you feel like you will never get over this loss, but I promise you that time is a great healer and although you will never forget, the pain will ease.

Remember, there was an entire life time in front of that final fateful day and those are the days you have to remember. Sit and think of all the fun times you had, silly things like tip toeing around puddles or perhaps your bulldog liked to throw himself full pelt into the biggest deepest dirtiest puddle he could find. It's those memories that make you laugh and those memories that will heal that awful big hole you feel is left in your heart.

Death is not the end, you will meet again and it's nice to think that whatever your religion or even if you have no religion, that Rainbow Bridge has many paths into many afterlives and all our pets will wait this side of it ready to escort us into the next phase. One of the things that often helps our children come to terms with such a sad time is for them to draw your bulldog playing in the meadows at rainbow bridge, with no pain, no illness  and having lots of fun. Ask your child to tell you about what's in the picture and talk about your dog for as long as you can. Talking is a great healer.

Above all don't let anyone tell you it was "just a dog". Don't feel under pressure to stop grieving. Take as long as you need, it's an important process and you need to follow it through to the end - however long that may be.


Please feel free to remember your bulldog here if he is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge, just send us a JPEG image and any sort of memorial you would like and email it to BulldogRescue@btinternet.com
dog collar plaque
 
 
You can also have a plaque made to display in the memorial garden!
Have your plaque made at
(£1.00 goes to the Guide Dogs)
and delivered to us at Bulldog Rescue

Wait for me at the bridge my darling we'll walk to the Summerlands together
Wait for me I won't be long. this time it'll be forever

Bella

Arrived in Rescue 28th September 2006

Rehomed 30 October 2006:

 

 
Sweetie,
You came to me when you were 4 years old, a beautiful, gentle and affectionate girl.  I fell in love with you as soon as i saw you. All you wanted in life was food and lots of cuddles.  You won the hearts of all those who knew you.
After 6 wonderful years, you became ill, I done everything I could to ease your pain, but it wasn't enough. 
On the 14th January 2008 at 11.25am you went to sleep for the last time. It was the hardest thing i have ever had to do.  I miss you terribly every single day, and there will always be a special place in my heart for you sweetie. Luv You Always.
Mummy xxx
My Girl Phoebe Born 11th July 1996-- Heaven collected 21st October 2007
 
Sleep safely in doggie heaven, My Little Pup Pup, when you wake, don't be afraid.
It maybe different and yet familiar as there will be as much love there for you as we once shared.
As in Life I loved you dearly, In death I love and Miss you still.
In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, I'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
They say memories are golden well that maybe true, I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.
Till we meet again My little Friend..

 

Lilly Dog! 

19/12/6 - 27/12/7

We will never forget your cheeky face or your propeller tail!  Thank you for bringing joy to our lives for the little time we had.  Your pain has gone now be free little one!  You will be missed by all you shone light on.

Love always Gary, Amy and both Families

Beatrice Britton

21-03-2000 19-11-2007

Also Known as: Bea, Beazer, Kippy, Kips.

We had to have our first ever dog and first ever bulldog, Bea, put to sleep on Monday night... we are both devastated, so sad.

She went to see a specialist in Hertfordshire on Monday and was there all day while they ran tests. They found she had a tumour in her stomach which had been bleeding inside causing her vomiting and diorreah, and also caused a blood clot on her lung. she couldn't breathe without oxygen and kept going into shock, her face and mouth was just grey, the poor little soul and she'd lost so much weight, she just couldn't eat.... they couldn't operate on the tumour and they said if we tried to take her home (which we really wanted to) she could have an awful death, choking or almost drowning because her lungs couldn't take it.

So we both sat with her and cuddled her and kissed her for an hour before we made the decision that the vet really wanted us and was advising us to make - to let her go peacefully. we sat with her, held her and talked to her while he did the injection and we kissed her goodbye. it was so hard, it has broken our hearts and our only comfort is she went so peacefully.

Ican't describe how we feel - it's just awful. we wrapped her up in her quilt and bought her back to our cottage. we handmade a little wooden box and put her in there with her bed and quilt and her teddy with flowers from the garden and some gravy bones and we buried her in the cottage garden yesterday - her favourite place... poor little soul - she was only 7.

we can't believe she has gone. she has taken a bit of us with her. RIP little kips, we loved you so much and we will never forget you, our first special little girl.

Ali + Pablo XXXXXXXXXX

JASPA SEPT 01 1995 - OCT 05 2007

THE LION HEART

Jaspa the Lionheart you were so brave and indeed special ,you changed my outlook completely in owning a dog but not any dog a BULLDOG ,they really are a breed that separates them from the others, you were brave ,loving and very very loyal and dignified even at the end you did it in the way you lived your life ,with the bravery and dignity that you expressed.

Since the day in Sept 2000 when we rehomed you from the rescue centre you filled our hearts with joy gladness snorting and funny smells but we wouldn't have you in any other way.

You took on the role of the dad of the family with our puppy pugs and later on shay our Tibby terrier, you are simply irreplaceable one day I will have another bully but he or she will have the same attributes that you possessed I am sure of that goodnight and god bless big feller we miss you so much mummy daddy James Spike Jazza Sally Sebastian and Shay xxx

HARRY

well where do i start we got you at 6 weeks old and you was our pride and joy handsome boy i was smitten ,you came to be at bulldog rescue because of the marriage breakdown i didn't know you were going i was gutted...a month later we got back together again and i kept in contact with Tania to see how you and Toby were doing (sadly Toby was too ill to carry on and died, )  you were doing fine but i missed you like crazy, you too was my baby ..then after a year we had the opportunity to have you back i was so excited  couldn't believe how lucky i was to have this second chance .i remember coming to collect you to take you home where you belonged ,so worried you wouldn't know who i was ...and there you was.. i need not have worried you flew over to me lol headbutting me in the process and gave me a great big kiss i was over the moon.

so you came home again where you belonged with your family who had raised you from a puppy

a few years later the marriage broke down again this time for good but this time i vowed no matter what you was staying with me and thats how it was, then sadly 3 days ago you were taken from us you had died in your sleep i was devastated i had  you for nearly 11 years.

you were so amazing Harry so loving so loyal and my god so much character and the bond we had was so strong you went through every thing with me boy ,you were constantly by my side. its thanks to you that cam is ok( im deaf) and you alerted me that he was choking...and i miss how

y you used to walk at my pace on our walks ..,i miss our little chats  where you would sit there and take in everything i said ...i miss those great big smiles you used to give me ,but most of all i miss you ....i cried and cried when you went ,i am heartbroken...but i know now that i gave you the best possible life i could and i was so grateful for having that second chance .Cam say's you are a twinkle star in the sky and Rea says you are at rainbow bridge with Toby playing .So rest in peace my boy there will never be another you.. love you always from all of us whos life you touched x x

love mum  dad rea and cam
 love you lots
we will always remember you
R.I.P
18/05/07 - 25/09/07
  
MINTY
my darling little baby boy, im missing you so much, you filled my heart with pride and joy
in your short little life, you gave so much to so many people,and they all loved you just as much as me.
there is a big part missing now in the family that nothing will ever fill
your toys and blankie are still where they you left them baby.
every night when i go up the stairs to bed, i always turn round expecting you to be sitting there as if saying [well aint ya gonna carry me then] i miss our trips to the forests and the parks,
and what i would give to walk with you again, even if we did get stopped every few steps because people wanted to stroke and cuddle you,
i miss cooking your food and making a fuss, i miss your snoring and our cuddles,
but at least now you can run and play to your hearts content without having to have that nasty nebuliser and being coupaged every couple of hours, i would have done anything to keep you here baby but it wasn,t to be, as they had plans for you at rainbow bridge and one day mummy will be there and we can walk, run and play together
loads of big cuddles an kisses from all of us
mummy, becky, holly, matty, leigh, missy, minxi
we write with sadness today 3/9/07 our big beautiful boy buster closed his eyes at 07.45, due to heart failure, buster died at home in his favourite place with mum dad and his human brother by his side, and his adopted bulldog sister maggie close by. buster came to us a year ago we thought we would give an old boy a second chance at love, well that certainly happened we fell in love with him from the minute we saw him, he was stubborn, cantankerous, big bold brash but above all beautiful. he had the heart of a lion the antics of a cheeky monkey and the constitution of an ox, if buster was human he would have been an eccentric old professor, just like mum! we shall miss our "buster the bully, dog, as we called him. everyone who ever met "the buster" will miss his kisses, we shall always remember our baby, heart broken mum and dad. xxxx
 
Deborah Jim, ashley and ben xx
 
buster from hyde
HATTIE BUBBA

01/12/93-29/08/2007

TO HATTIE LOU PRINCESS FACE.X X X X

YOU WON PRIZES YES YOU DID, YES YOU DID, YOU WON ROSETTES AND CERTIFICATES, YOU WON PRIZES YES YOU DID...LOVE YOU ALL THE WORLD X X X

Tania

Thank you, Bulldog rescue and Helen & Mark for letting Alfie be part of my family. I am honoured to have been his mummy and am devastated that he has gone, the tears just wont stop.

Alfie (aka Elvis Welch) you meant the world to me and I miss you. I miss the sound of your special clip-clop walk, your nuzzles in my ear, the way you became excited when the magic word 'walk' was said, how you would run rings round my legs so eager for the door to be open, how you always beat Baba to the trees and fences how you were always first. Baba was a tad put out at first, but it didn't take long for her to share the sofa and her toys (your favourite being the pink unicorn) she's missing you as much as me, there's no-one snuggling in close anymore and she doesn't understand where you are or why you left us. Alfie my mate my man you came into our life such a short time ago, you were our great gentle giant, Baba and I loved you, Our hearts are broken and we ache for you so. You waited for me to come home before taking your walk to rainbow bridge....wait for us there Alfie, in our hearts forever mummy and Baba xxxx

"Wishes" 

We wish we could have told you, in words you'd understand, we wanted you to stay with us. This wasn't what we'd planned. We wish somehow to tell you, how empty we now feel. A part of us went with you, a part that time can't heal. We wish we'd once more hear you, in your softly, rumbling snore,t o snuggle up with you again and stroke your silky fur. We wish we had you back again, to fill this empty space. But one day we'll be together in a far, far better place.

Midge 2001  
to
18-05-2007

Sandie passed away peacefully in her sleep on the 23rd of December 2006,

 

 

Dear Stripe,
Thank you for sharing these last 2 years of your time here with us, Thank you, Tania for allowing this. I wish it had been longer. You brought a calming and mothering influence to the young ones, and were most definitely the Top Dog.
Dave, Lola and Gilead still look for you, although I am sure you are looking down on them as you are looking after Bill and Herbert
Play well my little ones til we meet again
Vicki and Dunc

Bosun

May 6 1995 - April 3 2006

Bosun, there has not been a day I have not thought about you this last year.

It has taken this long for me to put into words how much I miss you. You epitomized the bulldog spirit which made it so hard for me to let you go.

You helped me though the toughest time of my life something for which I will always be in your debt. Bosun you had an army of friends and you were everybody’s ray of sunshine. I feel privileged to have had you in my life albeit for a short but such a happy time. The saddest day of my life was april 3 2006, when I held you in my arms as you slipped away. A personality that made you one of a kind…..cantankerous and a clown!!! Bosun I will always miss you . To me you were simply the best. Till we meet at rainbow bridge take care. Love Dad.

hello tania,

would it be possible to put this girl on rainbow bridge at all, she belongs to a friend in spain and hes just lost her today aged 9 months she had an op for intestines and died during the op hes devastated and is only a young man of 22 and hes awfully sad, i told him about rainbow bridge and he ask me to ask you if she could go on, id be very grateful for this if its possible,

if you can, can you please put this for him my sweet girl ale sleep tight we will miss you forever love miguel and family.xx

many thanks

angela

Rest in peace baby, the house seems so quite now you're not here snoring.

I miss so much your funny little ways and your "smiles"

Run free with Tara, Susie, Duke and Arnie untill I join you all.

Love mummy, Zak and Bonnie. xxxxxxxxxx

My baby boy Brutus ,
 
21st Aug 2003 until 10th Oct 2006
 
We only had you for 3 years, but what a time that was……  The day we went and picked you up you were the biggest out of the litter and you were already picking on all the rest. You were so big then and you did never stop growing.
 
You were the boss and we probably let you get away with to many things.
 
You had a little girlfriend, called Bella and what a girl she is.  She kept you in tow, if you got out of hand she would come and sit on your head and that would stop you and make you think.
 
One day, you started to limp so we took you to the vet’s and they did some x-rays and we found out that your back legs were not in aligned properly and that your hips were very badly displaced.…….. it was like a hole opened up and sucked us in.
 
We were so upset and vowed that we would do what ever we could for you, no matter what the cost.  We saw the specialists and they told us that you could still live a long life with treatment.  So every six months you had to have a course of injections on a weekly basis, and boy how you loved them……………..the people at the vets used to hate it when you were there, as you did not like needles, and you used to let them know exactly what you thought about that!
 
The time came and we could see that the injections that you were having were not being effective and you were starting to get stiff in your legs.  Daddy and me thought it was time for you to go rest, it was the hardest decision that Daddy or me have ever had to make.  So we phoned the vets, and they came to the house. The usual vet they you had come to like, was having a day off and they sent somebody else.  Let’s just say he did not do it right, you were meant to just go to sleep but he messed it up.  We miss you so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so much and I still look down to see you next to the washing machine.  You will always be, Mummy’s little boy.  Mummy and Daddy both love and miss you so, so much and wish that you had not gone in that way.  Bella will be fine, we will look after her for you.
 
It gets hard as time goes by ………..
 
We love you Mr Brutus. 

WORTHINGTON.
You passed just over a year ago
We miss you so very much
Nothing will heal the pain
Or replace your touch
You were our first British Bulldog
And always in our hearts
We find it hard to live without you
We never wanted to part
Worthy we love you and miss you, you were only 9mnths when you passed away, I remember that day your lunchtime walk you cocked your leg like a man for the first time and later that night when we were putting up the Christmas tree you died, you always wanted to be with us and it was the same the other way round, your picture is still here and we will never forget you, I hope you are having fun with all the other bulldogs-no walls to eat up there I imagine only clouds. WE LOVE YOU WORTHY.

Daisy…..probably the smallest Bulldog in the world …

Part of our family for just 20 months – so small because she suffered malnutrition as a puppy and never grew to her full size, hated walks, loved company, sleeping and food…any food!

Thought of often and missed by us all.

Teresa & Bob

Giggsy  Collins
16-6-95 - 11-12-07
Our big boy was sadly taken from us in body but not in spirit on monday 11th Dec 06 and our lives will never be the same.
     We never thought we would miss your snoring as much as we do or the way you always made yourself centre of attention to everyone and everything.
 Christmas was the hardest, you not in the christmas tree,you not squashing all the presents it really isn't the same without you. But we all know that you are not suffering anymore and that you are watching us.
Thank you for everyday that you loved us unconditionaly and lit up our lives.
   Until we meet again run free big boy.
Thanks for the last 11 and a half years they and you were the best.
      REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS
mummys little baby,daddies big boy, lillies,mollies and freddies best friend ever.
 the collins family xxxxxxx

this is our beloved reggie, passed away on 5/1/07. died in our arms with great dignity and courage befitting a bulldog. the emptiness and silence he's left behind is unbearable, the hole he's left behind impossible to fill. a gentle and true friend through the best part of our lives. if only we'd known!!

 

BUSTER  ????- 11TH DECEMBER 2006
You came to us out of shear luck, Emma our daughter was visiting some friends in Woking and they went to a bar b que at a local small holding, they had quite a few large working dogs, whilst they were there the barn door opened a little and your handsome face appeared
They had not ill-treated you the damage had already been done. One week later there you were in the kitchen in your brand new bed, no longer tyson of such and such but Buster our special boy. A few months later and with the help of the vet no longer timid but still with arthritis and a dry eye, but conditions we could cope with and medicate. Five wonderful years you gave us, non bulldog owners say oh but you gave him a good life, but my darling boy nothing to the wonderful life you gave us, with your showing off when your bed was changed and lying on the grubby bedding by the washing machine or in the garden getting in the baby bath full of compost and snoring and having to be dragged into the shade.  we tried so hard to save you,  the vet that admired you over the years knew it was time for you to go. The memory of holding you tight whilst you drifted away will be with me forever. Thank you my beautifuly boy for such wonderful times, I know that dear Alfie who's basket you loved to share is waiting for you. nite nite godbless you will always be with us.
 

Alfie Smith
 
Loved by All
Missed every Minute

 

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand.
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years.
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come -- please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me till the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve -- it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears
Vinnie Jones - 1997 to 2006
 
You were such a character and will always hold a special place in our hearts.  You were a Bulldog Rescue dog and as soon as we got you home we knew there was only one boss in the house.  You were about 11 months old but we never knew your birthday so the 1st of April seemed right because you were such a little terror.  Sadly you didn't make nine, just a few months short and we would give anything to have you back with us. 
 
Only time will heal the pain and dry the tears but nothing can take away the wonderful memories that you have left us with.  We wish you hadn't left but we are so grateful for what we shared with you and hope that you will be waiting for us patiently at Rainbow Bridge.
 
It was a short illness but we take comfort that you are now at peace.  We love you Vinnie Jones.
 
Ann (The Woman) and Ron (The Man)
This is our beloved bulldog Lizzie who suddenly was parted from us on 9/10/06.She has left such a huge void in our lives as she was our best friend and constant companion. She is so missed by the both of us life here will never be the same as she is not here with us. We know you are watching over us and we still feel that you are around. We will never forget you and you will always be in our thoughts. Thank you Lizzie for 10 years of constant love and affection our love for you is still constant.
Love as always
 
Alison and Oliver xxxx
'BUTCH'  15/04/05 - 02/09/06
 
You came in to ours lives all of a sudden. Mummy and Daddy are so glad we rescued you. You became one of the family and we all loved you dearly. We loved the silly things you did and all those cuddles you gave Mummy and Daddy.
When we first got you, you were so young we thought we would have you for a long time but , We didn't  know you had epilepsy, she didn't even tell us.
You were to young to suffer and we tried our hardest to control things but you were to sick.
We will think of you every day forever.
You were like our child.
I gave you that last kiss as you fell to sleep forever, i know you are with all those other doggies now , playing like you loved to .
 
Mummy and Daddy love you so much XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
  i had a English bulldog called arnie and i can truly say he was my best friend and nothing and no one can replace him .he was just like a child loved playing with children and his toys and believe it or not when i hugged him he used to put his head to mine as if he was hugging me back.arnie hurt his neck coming down the stairs one morning and as he jumped of the last 2 stairs he screamed in pain we took him to the vet and the vet gave use some pain killers for him but he was still in pain so we took him back and they did an x ray but couldn't see anything a couple of weeks later his back legs began to go and he couldn't walk i took him back to the vet and said the nerve from his neck was causing pain down his spine and that was the reason he couldn't do anything for him so sadly we had to put him asleep and from that day to this i miss him with all my heart he was only 2yrs old when he died and i will never forget him he's still my baby
 

TAYLOR (aka Noo Noos)

01/02/2000 03/06/06

Hey sexy beautiful girl please wait for me at Rainbow Bridge. I know the water will be irresistible to you!

My heart is shattered and

I am in between grieving for you and denying that you are gone from me (for a time).

Ive cried a river and there seems no end to these tears. What do I do without you? Im dazed and lost.

I have always loved you and will never stop. You are my beautiful sexy noo noos.

Every day I will keep you close in my heart. I cannot wait for the day we are re-united. The pictures just arent doing enough for me. Im really in need of tickling your soft ears and giving you lots of big sloppy kisses.

I cannot begin to describe the pain or emptiness. Your Dad is in pain too.

How we love you. How we will always love you. Until we are together again I will make do with the pictures and your unwashed harness (thank goodness it hums of you!).

They tell me the pain will dim but I tell you girlie my Love will remain as deep as the oceans. I will miss you every day & cry tears of joy when I next kiss your beautiful choppies! Even your snoring will be music to my ears..

Forever yours

Mum Dad and Christopher

X X X

Spike
 
29/10/95 - 25/04/06
 
After the most wonderful 10 years Spike has left us to join his brother, Buddy and sister, Red at Rainbow Bridge, where they are probably sat at the bar demanding cheese snips and a half of beer.  He has left our home and our hearts and we shall miss him and his siblings every day of our lives. Until we meet again, big un.
 
Graeme and Elisabeth Selby
Winnie, 14th February 1998 - January 15th 2006.
 
Our lovely girl rescued from a local dog pound. You had been neglected and thrown out whilst in pup, you had lost your puppy and had suffered as a result. We welcomed you into our home and gave you the love and care you so needed, nursing you back to health and spoiling you rotten. In return you gave us eight wonderful years filled with laughter and love. You adored the children and spent many hours draped over their feet as you lay in front of the fire, not one for walks as I often felt you regarded them as hard work preferring to snooze the day away instead. When you became ill we knew, cancer had developed in your spine and the vet said it was in your best interests to let you go.
It was undoubtedly the hardest thing we have ever had to do. We still miss you, but having had the opportunity to having owned a British bulldog I was so glad I owned you.
I hope you are happy in heaven
 
Love Mom, Dad, Gem and Joe xxx
Hi Tania, hoping Maisy will be waiting for me at rainbow bridge. A Huge thank you to both Bulldog Rescue and of course Josephine, for allowing Maisy into my life. I miss my girl so much.

 

Dudley you  will always be mummy's little boy, and you will never be forgotten, when we first got you ,we had taken you to the vets, the vet said you had been so poorly treated I wanted to save you. but you wasn't getting any better , then we found out you had heart disease. you was so poorly ,we tried you on so much medication but your body couldn't handle it, then on the morning before I went to work you look up at me to say good by, mummy gives you a kiss, then I'm home and my little boy has gone he's gone from all his pain and left me behind. Dudley i miss you so much.
SAMSON 6.11.98 - 20.3.06


Our dearest little boy, left us so suddenly on the first day of Spring.
There will not be a day when we won't think of you.
In our hearts forever, love from Jean & Nick

Dear Tania, Just a short note to say thank you for your help and advice with Bosun, sorry for cutting the phone call short but my tear were falling down my face. It's so hard to walk into my home now without "Bo" being at the gate waiting for me, with his bum going, I'm still kissing his cage at night and still hear him snoring at night and when I wake in the morning I walk down stairs look on his chair I still see his eyes open and telling me it's early dad but I know you're there. oh when will my pain go away when will I stop crying for my handsome baby boy. I know he's up there now looking down on me watching me work and cry. Once again Tania, thank you for your words to me and keep up the great work you're doing for the love of our breed - Ian

BOSUN

22 June 2004 - 8 February 2006

Our love together will never leave me

Goodbye my handsome boy

  

A MESSAGE TO A LITTLE PRINCESS.

Remember Me?

I CAME FOR A VISIT AN EVENING OF PLAY, BUT YOUR MUMMY SAID THAT YOU HAD TO GO AWAY

YOU’VE GONE TO A PLACE THAT’S WARM, CARING AND FREE

TO A PLACE THAT ONE DAY WE WILL ALL COME AND SEE, UNTIL THAT DAY

 DEAR EDDIE ALWAYS REMEMBER ME

TANIA SAVED YOU AND GAVE YOU A NEW START

YOU CAME TO A FAMILY AND FILLED THEIR HEARTS,

 IN ONLY A WAY A BULLY CAN DO, YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL WHO MET AND LOVED YOU.

IVE BEEN TO YOUR HOUSE SINCE YOU SAID GOODBYE, ITS JUST NOT THE SAME AND IT MADE MY MUMMY CRY.

IT’S NOW TIME FOR YOU TO GO RUN FREE AND PLAY, WITH ALL THE BULLIES THAT HAVE PASSED THAT WAY.

JUST REMEMBER DEAR FRIEND TO MEET ME ONE DAY, WAIT AT THE BRIDGE TILL I PASS YOUR WAY.

IT’S NOW TIME TO MOVE ON FOR YOU AND FOR ME, I MISS YOU DEAR EDDIE, ALWAYS REMEMBER ME.

YOU’RE LOVING FRIEND

MOLLY XXX          

Eddi - Originally Emma - was my first starvation case when I started this job in 2001, she showed me what it felt like to be frightened - I showed her what it felt like to be loved.

She had 5 wonderful years thanks to her new mummy and daddy.

Run Free Emma - Tania

Duke Pearce

13 Aug 1994 – 2nd February 2006

 Our special gift for 11 and a half years. I will always remember your enthusiasm for living. You loved to walk, to sniff, to eat, to dance in circles when I danced, to wag your tail, to give kisses and be kissed in return.

We shared your grief when your sister died 2 years ago and then your happiness when Tessie came from Bulldog Rescue to share our home.

On your last day you walked in the garden the way you liked to do, then came inside to lie on your bed. Dad saw you weren’t well. His words of reassurance and his gentle touch must have comforted you. He will never forget you lifting your head to make purposeful eye contact with him to say goodbye. Thank you Duke, for enriching our lives. Sadly missed by your Mom.

Thank you Duke

 Thank you Duke for all the love you gave to us

Thank you Duke for letting us love you

Thank you Duke for being such a wonderful part of our lives

Thank you Duke for loving me enough to let me be with you when you had your last heartbeat and took your last breath.

 Next time I see you I will say Thank you Dukie for walking me across the Rainbow Bridge.

Your Dad

Murphy 
6.1.98~4.7.05
 
Losing you was heartache
that never goes away
Remembering you is easy
We do it everyday
 
Goodnight to our special big man
So soft at heart
We love and miss you lots
 
Mum, Dad, Matthew & Holly
xxx
x

A million times I will miss you,
A million times I will cry,
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still,
In my heart you hold a special place
No bulldog will ever fill.

It broke my heart to loose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of me went with you
The night God called you home.

Your precious memory is my keepsake,
With which I'll never part,
God has you safe in His keeping,
But I'll have you forever in my heart

Louie  25.05.01  - 29.06.05

My Darling Bomber, not a day goes buy that I don't think of you and miss you.  It's been almost a year since you left us so suddenly.  You was a 21st Birthday present and as soon as I saw you I fell in love with you.  We had almost 10 years together.  When my daughter was born I was worried that you would be jealous but you were so gentle and patient with her. The day you left us is as raw today as it was almost one year ago.  Your eyes were not as sharp as they used to be and because the water was so calm you couldn't see that you was walking into a stream.  It happened so fast, I jumped in after you without a second thought.  The water was so dirty but I found you, my baby.  You seemed Ok, shaken but Ok.  We came home and it took several baths to get the smell of filthy water off of both of us.  You feel asleep in your favourite place after having something to eat.  When you woke you started coughing and my baby, you couldn't stop.  I called the emergency vet as you started being violently sick.  We saw him twice that night.  On the second time I lost you.  I tried baby, I really tried.  I love you so much.  My little man, my best friend.  Our family isn't the same without you.  The vet said that it was a combination of shock and old age.  We all miss you and often talk of you.  Chloe is so sorry she didn't get to say goodbye.  She wrote you a letter.  I will love you and miss you forever Bomber Baby.  Wait for us, your family, on Rainbow Bridge.  Mummy xxx
Dear Winston just 17 short weeks in our lives and you were taken from us but how you touched our hearts love you always and and forever Chris, Kara and little Jack you shall never be forgoton r.i.p my little friend.

 

SPANKY
16/01/1997-01/01/2006
We love you, you cheeky little man,
Love you always Liam,Maria,Callum and Katie XXX


 

 

Mulder our little sunshine (AKA Bubba Wiggles) 08/12/2003-11/11/2005
 

Our Mulder passed away, no more to breath a sound. I held him for the last time, then entombed him in the ground. Day and night I wept so much, in tears I thought I’d drown. I searched my soul for comfort, but no peace therein was found. In great despair, I hit my knees and then began to pray.

"Father will I ever see, my dog again someday?" I raised my eyes and saw an angel standing near a gate. I sensed an inner peace I'd never felt before that day. The angel smiled and said to me, "Oh ye of little faith! God sees every bird that falls; He knows your Mulder's fate. I have met your Mulder, I saw him pass my way. Your precious Mulder is still alive; he just walked through this gate. Paradise is lovelier than you can comprehend. No pain or grief, no tears or fears, and life will have no end. God gave to man His only Son, to cover all his sins.

So why would God withhold from you, your pure and loving friend?” The angel took me by the hand and said, "Now come with me. A glimpse of paradise I'll give, to you so you can see."

Through the gate and o'er the Rainbow Bridge we did proceed.

Through green valleys filled with flowers, rolling hills and trees.

“Wow, so this is paradise!” The place was filled with joy. I saw my Mulder playing there, with dogs and cats and toys. He also had some doggie treats, and food that he enjoyed. He'd made a lot of new friends there, including girls and boys. Then I saw a child come near, and hug my loving mate.

She said to him, "I love you so," and kissed him on the face.

The angel said, "The child just crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. Now she needs a loving friend, to love and help her play.

God’s love for her would be enough, in that make no mistake.

But in His love, He knew full well, the child would want a mate.

This is why God called your dog unto this splendid place.

God’s entrusted her with him, ‘til you pass through the gate."

I pleaded, “May I hug them both?!” The angel answered, “No!

You’d violate a sacred site, and now it’s time to go.” He led me back across the Bridge and through the gate to home. He left me there with new-found hope and peace within my soul. If someone ever asks what happens to a dog that dies, Just give a gentle smile of joy and look them in the eye. Take their hand and comfort them and tell them not to cry. For dogs don’t die, they simply cross a bridge to paradise

 

Wait for us at rainbow bridge Sunshine We will love and miss you always Sleep tight

Mammy, Daddy, Kyri and Peggy

TOBY

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Toby Miller - 199? To 3 Sep 05.

When you came to us we understood that you had health problems. 6 months, we were told, was all we could expect. 2 ½ years we got! We fell in love with you the first time we saw you and that never changed. You were grumpy and stubborn but loving and strong. There was always a welcome when we came through the front door, even if it took you a while to get there. You kept a watchful eye on George when he played in the front garden, and made the neighbours smile as you watched the world go by. Even Grandma came to love you eventually (after you climbed onto the table and ate the buffet). Archie has lost his companion. The Bulldog Picnic wont be the same without Dad carrying you down the Rescue Parade.

We don’t know when and where you were born, but we do know that you suffered until you came to us. We did our best to make your time comfortable and you repaid us with so much love. Emily can say Toby now.

We will always miss you and we were glad you went naturally and peacefully at home with us all cuddling you as you breathed your last.

We love you, and we will see you again someday on the other side of the bridge.

Mum, Dad, George and Emily (and Archie)

miss abbigail october 8th 2003 -24 0ctober 2005

i loved you from head to toe. Even though i wasn't there to say my last goodbye, Always remember when i sang you a lullaby. Remember when I hugged you. Remember when i snuggled you. I guess this will be my goodbye, from here to up high. abi your were a lovely dog and u made me proud love you always and forever

love caroline ur mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Goodbye to Daddies best friend and Mummies little boy:   
 
I am having trouble typing this as I am squinting to see the keys through my tears! How can I describe how Kerry and I felt for dibbles? I can't, you need to be a bulldog owner (or a human owned by a bully!) and love them with all your heart to know how we felt and then to understand how we feel now. He has been gone 3 days
and the tears are still streaming down my face, my heart is broken and I don't know when it will heal. We got Dibbles through Bulldog Rescue around 4 and 1/2 years ago, the lady opened the door and we saw dibbles in the background
his huge wide shoulders taking up the width of the hallway, all I could say was oh my god he is fantastic! We took him home
and then to the vets who said with his eyes, ear and skin problems we should put him down or the alternative is expensive continuous treatment, which for us now was the only way, with love and affection the skin and ears cleared up after some time,
but his eyes whilst gunk free most of the time had a glaze over them where he had an infection and he wasn't treated before we had him, but to us they always sparkled. He hated men at first and tried to attack any male in house (including me) but with time he learned what affection was and in his own way gave it back. He became more and more energetic and active and actually seemed to get younger the longer we had him!
The vet was amazed at his transformation each time we went for Dibs check ups. Dibs wanted to be with us 24/7, he would jump on the bed and try and take up as much of it as he could, if you moved your leg under the covers he would bite your toes off! Or if he moved up and put his head on the pillow he would try and kick you out or you would wake up with your nose buried in his jowls! His snoring which when we first got him kept us awake at night soon became a soothing sound which sent us to sleep! He was great with kids and when my nephews would
cuddle him or grab him when they where babies, he would just give them a kiss, if anyone else did it they would have no arms left!
About a year ago we started to notice he had a limp which then 6 months ago became a pronounced hobble, but he still loved his little walks to the Moor where he chased the horses!! We got him medication for his shoulder but it didn't seem to help. Then he lost control of his bladder and bowels and the vet advised us the best thing was to now let him go and say goodbye. Dibbles was put to sleep midday Saturday 16th October and our home and hearts has been empty since, we keep laughing at the great times we had with him and
his funny ways, but then the laughter turns to tears again when we realise he is not here. I work from home and have done for the last
2 years, Dibs would be in my office during the day and lie on my feet snoring his head off, I can't stand the silence! Dibbles I pray your in a great place and I hope so very much we will see you again one day, we miss you terribly and will never ever stop loving you our dearest little boy and my very best friend. You have left and indelible pawprint on our hearts. Love forever Mummy and Daddy. X X X    
PS. Thank you Bulldog rescue for bringing us and Dibbles together where our lives where enriched beyond measure. Keep up your fantastic work. 
  Boson Bo-Bo

31/12/99--26/8/05

We waited so long for you to come into our lives, the day i picked you up it was love at first sight. Our house was transformed , stair gates the lot, all for you. You didn't like coming up stairs to sleep but you slept in the lap of luxury downstairs, you're snoring could be heard all through the house, we loved it. We loved you so very much, but one day you decided it was your time to go, we miss you so very much, every minute of every day. You're friend buster misses you too and looks for you everywhere. Our lives are not the same anymore, there's something missing, and thats you our little boy bo bo, you were ours for only a short time, but we loved you a lifetime. Everyone that met you fell in love with your slobber, farts and all. We hope you are at peace now and happy with all your friends at rainbow bridge, we will meet you there one day, and then we can all be happy together again, sleep tight little man love you always mummy, daddy Cobi and Buster.

Tania,               

                Thank you so much for letting our family look after Polly. There was not a day that went by when she didn't make us laugh. She is sadly missed by everyone and the house is so quiet without her. She managed to go on holiday with us this year again and loved the car journey to Wales (she wasn't fussed about the country walks!).

I didn't think that a dog could have such an effect on somebody's life but Polly changed that. She was such a little character, so full of love but also             mischievous. She was certainly the boss in our house!               

Thank you

'POLLY'  
                                              
When we picked you up
we didn't expect,
You'd become family,
Not just a pet
                                            When we first saw you laid in your bed,
We didn't envisage,
The laughter ahead
 
You didn't like walking,
You wouldn't go far,
Your cup of tea,
Was a ride in the car
 
But you did love the garden,
You would potter about,
You'd lie in the sunshine,
When it shone bright
 
You were so full of character,
So full of love,
We would keep you forever,
If only we could
 
You were the joy in our lives,
From morning 'til night,
We love you dear Polly,
Rest now, sleep tight. x
 

This is Buddy who was born on 29 August 1996 and died on 29th August 2005 aged exactly 9.
 
Buddy was full of character, our best friend and, a typical Bulldog, full of mischief. He has left behind his big brother Spike who misses him as much as we do. We are not too disheartened as he had a great life eating, playing, barking and generally getting his own way. He joins his elder sister Red who we lost three years ago and they were inseparable then so hopefully they are back together now.
 
He was ready to depart in the end after a short illness, hopefully he will be with many bulldog friends. 
 
We will miss him and his little ways immensely.
 
Graeme and Elisabeth Selby

 

BILLY

29/08/00-08/06/2005

 
We only had you for 61/2 months but what an impact you made on our life and everyone that you met.
Billy you were one of a kind and life without you is empty, I miss your snoring and you creeping in the bedroom at 5am when daddy left for work and asking to come on the bed and when you did you took the bed over. Everyone that met you loved you and wanted to take you home but you only had eyes for us unless the other people offered you food of course. You were snatched from us without any warning, your last day we went to the woods and played in the stream and you were acting like a puppy, When we got you home you laid on the floor and went to sleep, I Knelt down to give you a kiss and you looked at me put your head down and just stopped breathing. We rushed you to the vets but nothing could be done I cried and cried and I don't think I will ever stop. Brin, your little friend across the road has started to pick up your bad habits (you had a few) and is carrying on your legacy a puppy needs a friend and to Brin your were the best. Billy I am so sorry I have gone through all the ifs and buts and I am sorry that I could not save you. You were one in a million and you will be missed forever. I love you, I hope that you are having fun over the bridge and I hope you will wait for your mummy I promise I will be back for you one day, you have fun my Billy bruiser and sleep tight, that's what you loved to do. Goodbye my friend xxxxxxxxxx. All our love Mummy Michelle, Daddy Symon and little Chelsea. And everyone that you made an impact on.
 

 

 

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The first time we saw you, you were in a cage, "please come and love me you seemed to say".
Love you we did and so much more, your snoring and barking and eating the door.
We wanted to spoil you with beds and with toys, fresh chicken each day and biscuits galore.
You were loyal and brave and absorbed all our love and i have to tell you Butch Boy that you rescued us".
 
 All our love & tickles, your family"
BUTCH

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 TREACLE
She came home on the hottest day of the year and immediately flopped out with legs trailing behind on the lovely cold tiles in the kitchen. Just happy to rest after the long journey. We took a photo and captured a rye look -  was it `gosh what is going to happen to me now` 
She had just left probably the first home she had ever had where everyone was really kind, Well she even was privileged to sleep on a real bed with young Jason -someone I know she just never forgot as when ever we walked and she caught sight of a young lad she always made a  bee line  for him.
My neighbour`s boy thought she was so friendly but I know she felt that he would give her the same love she had received from Jason. He grew to realise that when she barked at him all she wanted was a pat. Once given she would trot off quite contented . Eventually she did this with everyone she met and it always worked!!!!
 
She was a great ambassador for the Bulldog Breed.
 
Treacle had been locked out in a garden.-Abandoned and it took a little while to get her to realise that she could go out and then still be allowed back in.
But her total trust in us eventually paid off. This was her garden. Pity the cats from next door, even the pigeons or blackbirds that stopped to feed off of the seed that had fallen from the bird table. Anything that moved in her garden was chased off!! At night time when she went out even the poor hedgehog that I had so encouraged got the Treacle treatment.
 
But it was so rewarding to see her
safe and secure. She now had her own environment. She had found home.
 
We ventured out. We had wonderful walks. Down by the Holy Well and along by the banks of the river, stopping especially when the weather was hot so that Treacle could wade out into the middle and lie down letting the water lap over her.
Many dog walkers laughed as they caught sight of her as they passed. But she loved the attention. - I think she began to enjoy life.
 
Now she has gone..
 
We had 2 1/2 wonderful years
But looking back I don't think it was enough
 
However
 
She died very suddenly. A dog confident, happy and in control of her life and environment
 
Now I am the one left hearing the tingle of her collar as she jumps off of the bed when I get home.
I am the one who still tries to take the lid quietly off of the biscuit barrel
Why do I still run to the front door when she  doesn't bark
And there`s no one to eat the crusts of my toast when I have breakfast in bed in the mornings
And worst of all when I awake in the middle of the night when she would have been there beside me now I find my duvet lying on the floor,,,
 
Just excuse me for saying that you would think she was mine. Not at all. Treacle came in to my life she enriched it and left as a lady an unforgettable present  - a gift.
 
 
Beryl

 

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Herbert

21-10-04 to 16-2-05

 
Wee man you had such a short life, and you were so, so special. There was a big whole to fill but in your very short life you achieved it.
Play well little one, tell Bill to look after you
Love
Vicki, Dunc, Gunge and Dave
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Millie the Minx

2000/2004

      
Millie, you gave us so many happy times in your short life and you are sadly missed by all our family. Every day you made us smile and laugh you were one of the family and never will be forgotten. You were so strong through your illnesses and just shrugged it off as if you didn't care, We loved you so much and have left a big hole in our lives now you are gone. Your life was short but full of love and memories for all that knew and loved you, which was everyone that ever met you, forever in our thoughts and hearts and will always be my baby, love always Paul, Lisa and Jade
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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ELLEN

We bought you when you were 6 years old we always wanted a bulldog we travelled 3 hours to get you arrived at midnight you jumped out of the car and we said lets go. You where a cow some of the time but all you wanted was a sofa and food which is what you got for another six years but Ellen if it wasn't for you my love we would never have got the bulldog bug and bought a puppy who you thought was yours. But Smelly Elly we will always remember you in our hearts and thoughts but you will never be forgotten because without you we would never be where we are today

God bless all our love

the Wilsav family

 

 
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Billy September 2000 - 24th December 2004
 
Billy came to live with us at the age of 5months. He was being brought up in a vets as a rescue due to the fact he was born deaf. But it was love at first sight. You couldn't call him or leave him alone. You were not able to yell when he chewed all the pine furniture, just wag your figure at him down on his level.
Get to his level to get him to come to you, and oh did he play... Our old dog loved him too, she was his ears and told him if he was naughty.they were always together.
The years of fun he gave was not taught to him. He was the Teacher......
He maybe be gone from our side ,but will never be forgotten
Thank you Bill, sleep tight x
Vicki,Duncan and gunge
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