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"
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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. |
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us a JPEG image and any sort of memorial you would like and email it
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My beloved Alfie
I visited the website and it said that there
was a bulldog with epilepsy who needed rehoming and I
knew there and then that this was the dog for me. I
filled in all the forms and I even went as far as to get
in touch with our vet to find out the implications of
his epilepsy but nothing would deter me. We went on
holiday and while we were away I told my Mother in Law
about him and with sadness I said that I obviously
hadn't gotten him as I hadn't heard anything back even
though it had been ages since I had filled the forms in.
When we came back home and I was sorting through the
mail I spotted the envelope and I just knew even before
reading it that he was mine and I instantly burst into
happy tears and from that moment he won over my heart.
The light of my life and the biggest, soppiest,
delightful boy that I have ever had the fortune to
meet. There wasn't very much that was right with you
when we took you one. You had eye, ear and feet
infections as well as your chronic epilepsy and then,
after only being with us for a matter of months
you started to have cluster fits. You became very dazed
and confused and were lost within yourself, you became
worse as the hours went by and the decision was made to
let you go peacefully to sleep.
When we went out for our walks Corona (your
little Bulldog sister) would turn the corner and people
would be all over her like a rash, 2 minutes later you
would lollop around the corner and Corona was distant
memory to them. You were the most gorgeous Bulldog that
I have EVER seen and as a result everyone else thought
the same. Poor Corona was relegated to second place
once again. She did get the hump about it sometimes and
put you in your place as a result but she is missing you
just as much as the rest of us. We went to the beach
one day quite a distance away from where we live and
when we were there another bulldog appeared and she
stopped dead in her tracks and stared and then took to
her heals and bombed along the beach as she really did
think it was you. From a distance she really could have
been right but up close it didn't even compare to you!
You will always hold a special place in my heart
and even now more than a year on I can't stop thinking
of you an the daft things that you used to do. You
would lie across my shoulders thinking that you were a
cat, tried launching yourself into the Christmas tree
and then you would be put in your place by Corona who
never did stand for any of your nonsence! What I really
don't miss though is when you used to go out into the
garden and every single time you peed on my rosemary
plants and then you used to lie down in it!!! Dirty
Boy!!!
For a long time your big sister Bethany used to
say that you came to visit us long after you had gone,
she would sit and talk to you for hours on end and still
swears blind that you used to come to check that
everyone was alright. Well if you did you could see
that we were all still greiving for you. Well if you
are still visiting she no longer sees you but with any
luck you have seen that we are coping and you can now
hopefully get the peace that you so needed in your life.
Lots of love, hugs and kisses from us all Aflie
from
Mummy, Daddy, Ben, Bethany & Corona
xoxoxo
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Sedgley Socks March 2007-July 2009
Sedgley unwittingly broke my heart twice. When I moved back home
from the USA we were both looking farward to it. I would tell
you how good it was going to be. Unfortunately things conspired
against us and I was unable to bring you with me. But you went
to a wonderful loving new family. Then the second heartbreak
they informed me you had passed away.
Sedge, I miss you so much but I know you are with me, watching
over me. I know you will return again.
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Holly 21.3.99~17.8.09
Holly, that was the hardest thing we
have ever done, but we did it for you, we knew you were ready even
though we never would have been. Murphy is waiting for you, go up
there and give him hell like you always used to.
Thank you for letting us have 10
wonderful years with you
We love and miss you always
Good night to our special baby girl
Mum, Dad, Matt, Tors, Ryan & Dex
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Dear Tania, This was my gorgeous and extra special little man, Rubin stud Muffin. He was born on 24th sept 07 with a cleft pallet that was not found until he was 4half weeks old, we brought him here to our forever home on 22nd Nov, he was to become our entire life, every one who met Rubin loved Rubin, he only ever weighed 15kg so was a handbag sized bulldog forever a baby. He brought us and everyone he met so much pleasure we did everything possible to make his life a happy one, he had more holidays than most humans could ever have, he frequented more beaches destroyed more squeaky toys and footballs and flung so much snot around he made our conservatory look as if privacy glass had been installed, we all stuck to the sofa could never go out without finding Rubins snot on us, but that was Rubin and we loved him snot and all. I hand fed Rubin 3 times a day cleaned him constantly taking all my time so now the emptiness is awful without him in my life and home. finding every day harder to cope without him by my side or in my bed. He went to Rainbow bridge on 20th Aug 09 He had 23 mth of undivided attention and love that he was never expected to have he broke my heart when he had to go to his forever bed, although always in my heart and close by in the garden he loved so much it does not ease the pain of loosing such a special little man. His was Mummy & Daddy were heartbroken too, a special little plaque has been ordered from them to say there last goodnight to you Bellolabo Prince Rubin. He got ASBO from ring classes for being a feisty little sod but he was just looking out for his Dolly do do. I hope and pray that his life over rainbow bridge is full of fun and holidays but most of all the biggest water bowl ever that he can drink out of like every other bully instead of the struggle he had with his cleft.. Run free my Rubin, Mummy and Daddy miss you so much, I’m so sorry I was not with you at your last breath something I’m finding really hard to live with myself for but I know uncle Stuart did everything he could for you …. Good night Stud muffin…all our love forever Mummy Daddy Emma & Dolly. Was mummy & Daddy Natalie, and everyone who’s heart you touched……we love you now and always & I know that if there is any way of you coming to say hello you will find it…….forever In your debt for the love you gave us Mummy & Daddy…. |
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My beautiful Annie,
2001 - 2009 You came to me when we needed each other most, and what a priviledge it has been to be part of your life for three wonderful years. You had been a breeding bitch all your life but found your forever home with me when your services were no longer required. You'd had your share of health problems but we got through them didn't we girl. It was you and me against the world. In Jan 2009 you woke up all disorientated and weak. At the vets we discovered you had a dangerous heart rythm that predicted you had just a few hours to live. I brought you home to pamper and spoil you in the little time we had left with tablets that were a 'long shot'. Stubborn as always though, you were determined not to go anywhere and for every day that went by, you rallied strong. Trying to keep you calm and quiet was impossible, there was no way you were going to take that lying down! Another six beautiful months you fought to stay here with me. Your medication gave you an excellent quality of life and if i hadn't seen your ECG with my own eyes, i would never have believed you were so poorly. You did everything you always did, and more besides. Your last two weeks you were extra extra happy, you skipped as you walked, you ate with gusto, snuggled me with extra snorts and snuffles, you were amazing. Suddenly on Tuesday 04/08/09, you tottered up the stairs after me, reminding me all the way that it was time for our walk. Then you lay at the bottom of my bed, gazed at me with your big brown eyes with a look i wasn't quite sure of. Suddenly your breathing changed and i crouched down to you, cradling you in my arms. In just a few seconds you were gone. You suffered no pain, you was totally realxed, so very much at peace and took your last breath in my arms. Oh my baby girl, i can't describe the pain. The emptiness in my chest, the ache in my heart and head, the burning in my throat. I love you so very very much. You gave so much and asked for so little in return. You loved everyone and everything that crossed your path. The kids on the street used to knock to ask you to come out to play. You was a regular at the local nursing home offering your paw in return for a biscuit and a gentle snuggle to those who were poorly. You helped me socialise the special dogs in my role as a behaviourist. You won the hearts of everyone whether they had two legs or four. I am sitting here with your ashes beside me and cannot believe it's true. The room is empty and silent without your snores. I've even had to buy a ticking alarm clock because i can't stand the silence through the night. Nothing can ever replace feeling your front paws and head on my chest as we slept. It all feels so wrong without you. Thank you my best girl. Thankyou for being a part of my life that will never ever forget, for showing me love that can never be rivalled, for your cheeky ways and your quick step across the floor when you'd pinched something you shouldn't - usually a shoe!!! Thankyou for your girly ways of tiptoe-ing through puddles and refusing to get mud on your paws. Thankyou for all the comfort and happiness you brought me, for licking away my tears and making me laugh so hard i could hardly breathe. Thankyou for fighting so hard to stay, and for allowing me the priviledge of being right by your side when you could fight no more. Thankyou for being you, my beautiful beautiful angel. There is not one tiny thing i would ever have changed about you, my soulmate. Wait for me at rainbow bridge. All my love always my best girl, Your forever mum and a big lick from your best friend Alfie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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George 08.12.07 – 21.07.09 We just can’t believe that you have been taken from us. We feel so robbed, of all the years we’d planned to have you. You were just a baby – our baby. We now have Dolly, to fill a bit of the gap you left. Albert needed to have a playmate after losing his big brother. You would have loved her, as you loved all dogs. She is completely different from you, as we knew you could never be replaced. We miss you following us around, wanting to be involved in everything from DIY or hovering. In your short life, you have touched so many hearts and so many tears have been shed since you have gone. We love you and will miss you forever Georgie Boy. All our love Dave, Beccy, Molly, Toby, Ruby, Albert and Dolly. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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Heyden - 4th June 09 Age 10 1/2 This is for our darling sophie aka sweetcheeks and fleabag, she was a beautiful lady. We rescued her from Tania in January 2004 (Her original name was Jenna) and had the pleasure of her company for five and a half wonderful and happy years. When we rescued her she was a "skinny minnie" but we soon fattened her up! She loved her food and also ours. Never once did she ever growl or snap. She was dignified, kind, and did things her way - her favourite with her bum in your face. We miss her soo badly, its so quite. She was our queeny - as everything always revolved around her x God bless you little one, hope you are behaving and having fun with buster and tiffany - your bulldog brother and sister at rainbows end. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Mummy and daddy human, Elliott, Helen, Tony and Cara |
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Lenny was rescued a year ago, with a number of medical problems, he became part of so many lives instantly, he lived life to the full and loved his cuddles. He brought so much to so many. We miss you so much muncher....... Steve, Sharon, Seiya, Evie, Rat, Nat and Max Run Free big guy......
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Saturday 25th may 2009 was our worst day ever, we
lost are beautiful Souness, so sudden and no illness you were
playing in the morning, went for a ride in the car, as you love,
came home and then you were gone, I was in the greenhouse, and I
heard your dad shout, I ran in to find you had gone, fast asleep my
darling we love you so much, but miss you so much more, till we met
again and one day we will, love you from the bottom of our
hearts...you take care mum dad Ben Callum and your best friends Gipo
and honey xxxx {age 5 and a half}
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SPIKE 11.5.02- 27.4.09 Darling Spike, You brought so much into our lives in just the three years we had you. You died all too soon and suddenly. We will always love and miss you so much. Jean & Nick |
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Daphne 'Doodlebug' Cooper
11.1.08 - 4.4.09
Our darling Daffers
You went to sleep in our arms, just a
baby, still so cruelly taken away. That night we had to make the
hardest decision, you became so seriously ill so suddenly and there
was nothing we or anyone could do for you. We are so so very sorry
sweetheart but we could not let you suffer the pain anymore. You
looked so small, we wished there was something we could do to make
it better but as it happens there was only one thing.......we held
you there Daddy held your head in his hands and I held your paw just
like I used to do when we were sat together. Then you went
peacefully to sleep no more pain no more suffering. We cried we
didn't stop because we wanted you back here with us. The heartache
is bad and we miss you so very very much.
We fetched you back home with us,
suddenly you looked at peace asleep like the Daffers we always knew,
we put you in your bed for the one last night until you could be
laid to rest. Now in the garden you loved to play in there stands a
tree with daffodils where you are baby, peacefully at rest. Every
year the daffodils will come over and over again.
We miss you so very much, talk about you
every day the way your whole body moved when you wagged your tail,
chewing all of our shoes, not letting us wear socks or slippers, not
that you wanted to chew them just cos you didn't want us to wear
them. The way you followed us everywhere around the house our little
cling on :-) and pawing our arms for attention.
You were taken so soon just a baby its
not fair but we treasure the memories and for such a short time we
had together so many of them we thank you for these and know that
our world is a better place from having you in our lives for the
past year. The nights are the worst its so quiet no snoring, no
grunting and no toys squeaking as you turned in your bed, the tears
are fading slightly and being replaced by the many happy fabulous
memories. The cats are not sure what to do now they are not being
chased around, Annaliese has photos of you all over her bedroom and
says you are in heaven with Fumper chasing him again and nibbling
his ears.
We all miss you so very much, you stole
everyone's heart and many tears have been shed over the sadness of
losing you. Doodlebug, you are cherished in our hearts forever,
thank you for our time together we will always love you forever,
hoping the pain you were suffering has now gone away.
Daffers we love you forever your here at
home with us where you belong in the garden you loved to play.
Sleep tight angel
All our love Mummy Daddy and Annaliese
( the cats miss you too although they wouldnt admit it!)
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In loving memory of Lucy, 1999 to 2009
It's been two weeks now February 21st
10.30am when you went asleep in my arms, and it became one of the
worst days of my life. Mam and Dad loved you so much and the love we
showed you and the love you gave back was so precious we feel the
luckiest people in the world to have shared our lives with you. I
stayed up all night with you because you were not very well, you had
not been well for some time after your operation, you followed mam
to the kitchen and on your way back to the living room you started
to stagger I rushed over to you and you fell into my arms we kept
telling you how much we love you. you died so piece fully in my arms
with mam and dad talking to you. we have cried so much my Baby we
have know tears left, it is so silent here now without you we miss
you so much, I always said you came into our lives for a reason and
from the very first day our lives changed for the better we have had
ten beautiful happy years full of great memories that will never
die, every where we went you came with us, and when we went on
holiday mam made sure she packed your little bag as well because it
was always the three of us that stayed in the hotel, we are going to
go to Tenby later on in the year the staff at the hotel will miss
you when we turn up without you, but we are going to put a
photograph of you on the wall, it will be the first time we have
gone away without you for ten years but we know you will be there
with us. Lucy we love you so much baby I'd give anything to have
you back, I can feel my eyes filling up now because I'm in an empty
room looking at the place where you would be sitting looking at me.
remember when you used to sit and stare at me I would love to know
what you were thinking? but I think I do know, and I just hope I'm
the type of person you think I am. we will always love you baby
and we know you will always love us to, We will meet again I'm
convinced of that and when we do what a moment that will be. talk to
you tomorrow baby when we put more flowers on your grave. LOVE MAM
AND DAD
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Weller Barnes. Born 9.9.01 Died 19.12.08 You was taken from us so suddenly, we wasnt ready to say goodbye. We miss you sooooo much, your love, kisses,cuddles even your snoring and boy we think you must have been the loudest bulldog in the world for that. The children are sooo sad i tell them you wouldnt want us to be but at this moment its still very raw. Freddie and Daisy keep looking for you, and are very quiet, i think freddie is taking over where you left off, my very own personal bodygaurd no 2 of course. Weller i love you so much and will keep loving you always i will never ever forget you my little Angel. I know you will come home to visit now and again and i will look out for you everyday. Untill we meet again, enjoy yourself at Rainbow Bridge..........love Mummy and Daddy, Nathan and Anthony, and our 2 other bullys Freddie and Daisy. |
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For Rosie
I had always wanted a bulldog, and in 1999 my two oldest
daughters and I went to look at two puppies. Although your
sister was nice, we all fell in love with "Dusty" (your
original name) right away. You were so eager to please and
you could tell her heart was so gentle and full of
love. There was just something in your eyes!!! We could
tell. We drove home that same summer day with you on the
childrens' laps in the back of the car. We named you Rosie
(for your rose ears...) although I persisted in calling you
"Spike" after the bulldog in the Tom and Jerry cartoons!
Although I had always wanted a bulldog, little did I know I
would end up with the best bulldog EVER. You were SO
sensitive and kind...you would never play roughly with the
children and would love to run around in the backyard and
sleep next to the kids on a comforter on the floor, falling
askeep watching cartoons with them. When I went overseas in
2002 with the military after 9/11, you snuggled tight
against me all night- tighter than you ever did before- you
knew I was leaving. Then, 6 months later when I came
back (I was so worried you would forget about me) you came
running out the front door with a big smile on your face and
we all slept downstairs that night and cuddled. I never
thought I could love an animal like that...it was like we
were connected. When I was sad you knew it...without me
even saying anything. You loved your home and backyard...NO
squirrels were permitted! We walked the children up to
school together and you would wait by the door to go. We
shared 9 1/2 years together...and it seemed like it would
NEVER end. i thought it would never end, Rosie Spike.
These words are TOTALLY inadequate to describe Rosie...so
gentle, wanting to please, and with a heart as big as
Texas. We had her from June 1999 until January 2009 - the
kids grew up with her...on Monday, January 6th, 2009, we
lost you. She got a treat of a spoonful of wet cat food
from when the cats were fed and some hamburger...and went
out to the backyard that she loved to explore and make sure
everything was secure to tinkle and sniff around and make
sure there were no squirrels around in her backyard.. She
came back inside and laid down on one of her favorite spots
by her friend Oreo (our tomcat.) She died in one of her
favorite spots on her blue rug. I wished I could have been
there, this was so unexpected...I rushed home from work when
I heard and she was still warm...I cuddled her and talked to
her and laid down next to her and begged her to come back,
please. Rosie, I know you are just sleeping, i said. We
took her to her vet, and had an autopsy
performed...apparently she has aspirated some food and
stopped breathing. Rosie, I wish I would not have gone to
work early that morning, maybe I could have saved you or
been there with you. I didn't want you cremated as I did
not want to look at a box with your ashes...I wanted to see
you in my mind's eye (maybe for real???) sitting or lying in
"your" great room in our house each time I came in the
door...your vet buried you in a spot on his ranch by a river
in central Texas... I can't even think about it. I can't
accept it. I didn't want to bury you here, Rosie, as if I
sell the house I don't want to leave you here alone. I
still can't accept that you are not here, Rosie. This whole
last week I have cried like a baby...and it was so hard to
tell the children in the evenings when they came home from
school. Last night I went out into our backyard where we
had chased, played, ran, and it was SO empty without you,
baby. You were older and grey a little and didn't run like
you used to but you still loved to play. I thought about
the good times and I sat out there for a long time on "our"
swing crying for you and talking to you. And your great
room downstairs is empty too. It will never be the same. I
can hardly think of it. The house is so empty without
you. Our house will never be the same without you, Rosie.
I thought I heard your feet on the upstairs rug the other
evening but I turned around and you were not there, baby. I
thought today for a moment I saw you in your great room when
I turned around but it was just a blanket, darling. my heart
leapt in my chest for a moment. I wanted it to be you, my
baby.
I know you are in heaven with Paga -- who never got to
meet you -- I always knew he would have fallen in love with
you...please don't bother Morris the orange tomcat too
much. Your toys, collar, and biscuits are still
here...PLEASE come back one more time to let me hold you? I
have seen you lying on the rug and snuggling next to the
children and smiling down at me...but please come back one
last time and let me hold you SO tight. Our family will
never be the same. A part of me died with you, Rosie. And
please wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge, darling. I will
NEVER EVER get over you, and there will never be a day where
I do not think of you. Can I and Sophia and Olivia play and
run in the backyard with you and snuggle off to sleep one
more time? Please? We want just one more day and night
with you, darling. I can't believe you are not here. I see
you every day in my thoughts and dreams. I LOVE you and
Daddy will think of you always. Please wait for me,
darling, at the Rainbow Bridge. I will wait for you always
here on earth if by some miracle you can come back even for
a moment. I LOVE LOVE LOVE you. I love you SO much and
there is a big space in my heart that will never, ever heal.
Daddy
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ITS BEEN 3 YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT US BUT IT SEEMS LIKE
YESTERDAY, WE THINK AND TALK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY, I FEELS SO VERY
BLESSED RESCUING YOU INTO OUR LIVES, YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY
HEART. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
MUM, DAD, ERINN AND JACK XXXXXXX
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Stanley Albert Burton I’m sorry it’s taken so long to write this tribute for you Stan, it took so long before I could even sleep without your collar under my pillow. I know you’re waiting for us and I know you’ve been looking after Alfie and now welcome Bella at Rainbow Bridge as, thanks to you and in your memory, we are helping Tania and Dizzy look after other Bullies in need for Rescue. Our puppy – school drop out who loved nothing more than a good blow dry, you grew into a gentle Chunky Monkey. You showed great bravery in the face of the hydrocephalus you were born to suffer and die from and after never complaining at the vets after surgery and countless daily seizures, you never once turned on anyone or snapped at all the prodding about we all had to do . . we were and are immensely proud of you.. Someone stole our stamping sunshine... (At least we now know which one of you doggies was weeing on the sofa Lol )... Loved everyone and loved by all. Til we meet again little man. Bulldogs rule xx Still desperately missed by your family, love Mommy, Daddy, Lauren and Beatrice Matilda xxxxxx Born 24th June 2004 - Passed away at home 14th July 2007 |
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today My little evie who used to lay Her gentle head upon my knee And share her silent thoughts with me. She'll come no longer to my call, Retrieve no more her favorite ball A voice far greater than my own Has called her to His golden throne. And though my eyes are filled with tears, I thank Him for the happy years He let her spend down here with me, And for her love and loyalty. love you sweetie mummy angie.x |
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In loving memory for our baby girl
Bowie, my 11 year old pooch. Daddies little moomin and mummy's me
me. All the silly names we had for you. loosing you had torn my
heart. i love you and ill never forget our special days. i know we
will meet again.
Claire and Ernie, your mummy and daddy.
sleep well little one xx
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In memory of our little Lady
Bessie Ratcliffe You may have been small, but our lives were filled by your presence. The silence and emptiness are unbearable. May you forgive us for the decision we had to make on 12 May 2008. The peacefullness you displayed on passing showed us the extent of your suffering. Suffer no more little Bess. Go and find Boxer, but don't annoy him too much! All our love Mick and Maria |
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OUR ZAC “A PIE” – Taken so cruelly from us 6th April 2008. So many times I’ve tried to write this, so much I want to say about you, but I don’t know where to begin and as soon as I start to think about you the tears won’t stop. One year and one week of your life Zac that all we got to share and it was no where near enough. Though how we came to keep you I’ll never know. Bruce has left us at eight years old, a sedate gentleman, which at the same age was what we expected of you. But to the tones of “he’s a bit hyper”, we met you as you bounced from chair to chair, only occasionally stopping to survey the destruction you left behind you. Against our better judgement we took you home. The amount of times over those first few weeks, I threatened to send you back. You wrecked the house, you chewed everything you could reach, you wet on our bed, you jumped over the front wall after the ice cream man, you wouldn’t let Wayne and I near one another, the list was endless, we were convinced that you couldn’t possibly be eight you were more like a pup. Where did it all change Zac. Suddenly, one day you were “Our Zac”. The one who slept on the bottom of our bed. The one who listened all day for the sound of Wayne’s van coming home from work and ran to the gate to greet him. The one who gave “fives” and “tens” for a chewy stick when we came in. The one who loved food, most especially chocolate. The one who loved “humping“ pussycat Oz. The one who loved to play. And the one who loved life and everyone in it. Even after they diagnosed the heart failure, the cancer and the stones, you never changed. You’d stand outside for ages in awful weather weeing drip by drip and then come running back in with a smile on your face. Eleven tablets a day was just an excuse for more food to you. You never gave up on life Zac, you weren’t ready to go. After four months they were amazed at your condition, it hadn’t deteriorated at all. They were even contemplating your heart being strong enough for surgery. And then you were gone. Apple pie and ice cream the night before, a bacon sandwich ten minutes before. You just lay down and died. A variation in your heart rhythm they said. We feel so cheated. We fought so hard to buy you time, to buy us time together and just when we thought there was a glimmer of hope, you were snatched away from us. We always said we had become a threesome and now a huge part of us is missing. Wayne says he feels like he has lost his best friend. But we wouldn’t have missed you for the world Zac. You taught us so much. Now we know the meaning of “Rescue”. But I don’t think we rescued you Zac, I think you rescued us. If there is such a thing as chocolate heaven, I hope you’re there We will Love and Miss You Always Wayne & Michelle & Oz |
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Rest in Peace.
You are my angel and daddies princess. Thank you for 3 wonderful years. As I told you before you were taken away I love you and thank you for bringing me such joy. And don't forget we will join you soon.............forever. In the meantime Worthy will look after you. You had the best few days with us. We love,miss and worship you as ever. We will meet again my poppylover XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
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Our Darling George
We can't believe your gone, you went so peacefully on mummy's
lap on Sunday 6th July you looked up at her then closed your
eyes.
The house is so quite without your snoring and sneaking up on
the chair when you thought we were not looking.
You were very stubborn at times which was part of your wonderful
personality even when you had us expelled from training classes.
We miss our walks with you even though you never liked them and
we had to carry you home because you were too lazy.We had 3 very
happy years together we are just sorry it was not more you gave
us so much love and laughter.
Georgie our house is empty without you and we miss you so
much,but we know you will be happy at Rainbow Bridge with Tyler.
Goodbye George until we meet you and Tyler again, we will never
ever forget you.
God Bless
Mummy & Daddy
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Bengi, we
had such a short time together. It was just over a year as you were five
or six when we saw you for sale in the local paper. As soon as I saw the
ad I had to go and see you, and soon as you came out the door I fell in
love. You had been badly beaten and neglected. I'm just sorry that I did
not find you sooner, then Dad could have stopped all the hurt and pain.
But you were safe now, and the car journey to your new home was fun as
you wanted to get in the front to sit on my knee. When we got home you
just walked in and made yourself at home. My other bulldog, Ella, your
new sister, got all silly. Although you did not see eye to eye all the
time, I think she did love you in her own way as she has been quiet
since you've been gone. The weekend after you get here, Dad took you to the vets to get your problems sorted, and you on the road to recovery. Everyone at the vets loved you, as we were there quite alot at the beginning but you never seemed to mind, you just kept going. You were always so loving and such a Daddy's boy. You always followed me everywhere. I loved the way you would give me your paw if I stopped fussing you, you always were such a big fussy boy. The way you would sit at the back door waiting for Dad to get home, and the way I had to cuarry you up and down the stairs to bed because your legs were not too good. It never bothered dad, because I would have done anything for you and Ella. On your last day you were so poorly, we rushed you to the vets but you couldn't fight any longer and passed away in my arms, Dad gave you your last kiss, my Bengi boy. Enjoy yourself at Rainbow Bridge, and Dad will see you soon. Dad will never forget you, my Bengi boy will always have a special place in my heart. Rest In Peace. Love dad. xxx |
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Ruby, you were
taken from us too soon and so suddenly,we were only playing with you the
morning you went into your bed and fell asleep.You gave us so many
laughs and we are all missing you so much that it hurts.The house is too
quiet without your snores and so empty when we walk in it. I can't bear
to move your toys or blankets and don't think I ever will.We only you
had you in our lives for 2 years but you brought us more joy and
happiness than we could of ever imagined,I will never was you blanket as
I can still smell your smelly feet on it! We will never forget you and
I'm sure you know how much you were loved by the kisses and cuddles you
got every day,we miss you following us around the house from 1 room to
the other and sometimes I think I can hear your nails clip clopping on
the wooden floor So goodnight our little girl,(this is something I never thought I would have to say) missing you forever,we will never forget you. Your loving Mummy,Daddy,Steff & char |
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OUR MO 1996 2008 you will always be in our minds and heart we will never forgett you mum dad andrew sian thomas tia and william xxxxx |
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For Sam , You had old bones when you came here, You were lonely and sad, pretty soon I realized you were here to stay I never knew you when your eyes were clear Or when you wanted to run around and play You filled a big hole on my sofa, Joshua was a hard act to follow But you came and your devotion healed the ache I had inside Now I had to let you go, my heart feels hollow, like more than you just died If I could have kept you pain free you would have still been here with me Sleep soundly Sam and run free, I loved you more than words like this can tell, Goodnight my darling boy and for now farewell xx |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 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
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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"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.
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Sandie
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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
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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!! | ||
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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.
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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 |
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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)
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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
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'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
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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
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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). I’ve cried a river and there seems no end to these tears. What do I do without you? I’m 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 aren’t doing enough for me. I’m 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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BOSUN
22 June 2004 - 8 February 2006 Our love together will never leave me Goodbye my handsome boy 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 |
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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
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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 DukeThank 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 |
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 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
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A million times I will miss you,
In life I loved you dearly,
It broke my heart to loose you,
Your precious memory is my keepsake, Louie 25.05.01 - 29.06.05
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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 | ||
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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. | ||
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SPANKY
16/01/1997-01/01/2006
We love you, you cheeky little man,
Love you always Liam,Maria,Callum and
Katie XXX
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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
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TOBY
~~~~~ 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) |
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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'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
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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
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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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BUTCH
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"
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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 JadeX 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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In memory
of Muriel 02-08-04 to 25-12-04
Here you sat and looking so proud, you with your brother, though smaller were bound. You put him in place many a time and now that your gone, he is not so fine. We all miss you so much and can't understand, why the lord took you with his chosen hand. We will fight your case, though still they can't say, why you died on Christmas day. In our hearts, our memories and our thoughts, you will always remain, although life without you, will not be the same. We pray your still happy, to the land you have gone and find new friends, under the sun. Like the warmth you gave us, it felt like ton, we will not forget you when life goes on. Missing you so much.Your dads and big brother (Thirteen ) |
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Ruby Wednesday ... my Christmas Lodger Goodbye dear little girl, In four short weeks we grew to love each other, But years of neglect took its toll, We cured you of pain but could not restore , A life all dogs should have, No walks or play because you could not stay upright ,and when you fell The look of confused fear in your face Let me know It was time for you to go, Wait for me Ruby by that bridge, Where you can join all my own dogs already there Because four short weeks means You will be in my heart for always . Love Vicky xx your Christmas Foster Mum |
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Oh Nana the day we brought you home you were very scared and nervous but after a week or so you settle right into our family life. You were such a darling and the best friend we ever had. Your favourite thing was lying on the floor and the baby used to fall asleep with you. The baby even started to grab your paw and put it around her and she would do the same to you and you loved her doing it and never complained (as we know how babies are with animals, they are not the gentlest of things) I used to love it when you used to lick my smelly feet but oh it was so relaxing and you know it too, you were so very brave. You can every where with us and we grew to love you so much. You used to love your walks (which were never very far) and to play football with dad. Our saddest day came when on Sunday you were acting very strange and was looking at me as if you were telling me something, i told dad and telephoned the vets and they said to keep an eye on you, then you started to foam at the mouth and within a few minutes you started to fit like you were struggling to breath and then right before my eyes you collapsed, I was on the telephone to the vets at the time and was watching you helplessly, dad quickly took you in the car to the vets and was trying to save you on the way but on arrival there was nothing that could be done to save you, it was too late, There are so many if only's in our heads. I am crying now as I write this as we never realised just how much you had an impact on our lives. Dad came home from the vets and was not the same for a very long time and I do not ever think we will come to terms with what happened. The vet did a post mortem but there was nothing really wrong with you, he said that you died of heart failure even though your heart was healthy and collapsed lungs, you were only 11 months old, still a baby, what life was that for you, We love and miss you so much and always will and I remain angry that our lives was cut short of having you with us for such a short time. Baby still goes around the house calling "nana" "nana" and every dog to her is called "nana". So rest darling Nana and WE WILL see you again. We love you so very much. Your family the Thorns |
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Always missing my two lovely dogs Churchill and Dotty after giving me
years of happiness and joy saddly passed away within a year of each
other. I miss them terribly remembering them with the fondest of
memories
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26/09/03 - 14/11/04
OUR DARLING BLISS
WE LOVED YOU SO MUCH WE JUST HOPE YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT WAS TO LET YOU GO WHEN YOU WERE JUST A BABY .
OUR BEST FRIEND AND OUR SONS NANA
THE SICKNESS THAT YOU HAD MADE YOU ACT
THE WAY YOU DID WE WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY IT HAD TO BE YOU
HAVE FUN BABY OVER THE BRIDGE
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TAZ 3/07/04 - 17/09/04All the worrying we did and all the sleepless nights all the love you brought into our lives you were very special in our lives Now you are sleeping no more toe nibling you will be missed as we loved you far to much goodbye my little man I never got to say goodbye you will always have a special place in my heart
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A Poem For Millie
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Wilma
with love from
your family
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LIZZY
Always
remembered, never forgotten, a right old boot with whom you couldn't |
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Bowzer Lawton
RIP taken from us after a very short illness at 10 years of age on
the14th of March 2004
Bowzer we rescued you at 4months old in September 1993, & what a sight you were - so tiny & alone, we loved you from the moment we set eyes on you, you brought light to everyone you met, you made them smile, you made them laugh, & they all wanted to take you home, but you just wanted us. Who needs a child when they have a bully like you the world seems so empty & quiet now you are gone we will always love & miss you our little angel Bowzer Love you always Mum & Dad (AKA Caroline & Ginger(Kevin) Lawton) |
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In memory of our
beloved Avalanche 06/18/03-02/10/04
This is our 7
month old baby boy. So sick from the start. All he endured in his
short life. Born with a spinal deformity, surgery restored his back
legs, never to run or jump and play until now I pray maybe our
blessed angel is running across the rainbow bridge, jumping around
with joy barking catch me momma if you can.
We love and
miss you always and forever
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In Loving Memory of my Dukie
Mrs P Penn
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Onslo
Nov 1993 -Sept 2003
Our boy Onslo.
No bigger heart held the world and loved it so. The human race
would find it hard to compete with your gentleness and
understanding. If only we were as tolerant. You taught us much young
man and we will be forever grateful. We only hope that you know
just how very much we love you so. How our hearts ache with sadness
now you are gone. How we will miss everything about you. At least
you are with
Molly now bless her, and she has you
for company. Play sweetly and sleep soundly until we meet again.
Blessed Be little one.
The Griffiths
Family
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Thank you for the wonderful five & a half weeks I had with you – I will never understand why you were so needlessly snatched away. Love you always Baby Bacon, Ruby will teach you all the bad habits you didn’t have time to learn. RIP. Nicola xxxxxxx
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LILLEY
Who came to us
from the Rescue with her litter brother Charlie
Such a sweet and
gentle girl, much loved, sadly missed and so cruelly taken from us.
Waiting at the
Rainbow Bridge for us along with Beasley, Lucy and Jenny.
God Bless them
all.
Steph and Tony
Chapman
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21st November 1990 - 1st December 2002 Ramblin Ruby Rose - she picked me via Bulldog Rescue and gave me 11 wonderful years. she was stubborn to the extreme, with a big ego and a bigger heart. I will always be thankful for the time she was with me and I know that when she passed away at the grand old age of 12, she was ready, even if I wasn't. Keep snoring Rubes. xxx |
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MEG
Who came to us from Bulldog Rescue and gave this family much happiness and love We will always remember her
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April 95 - July 02 This is one of our girls - Molly. She was a little smaller than the average but had a personality larger than life. She lived it to as full a capacity as she could. Molly left us very suddenly at only 7 years of age leaving an enormous hole in our hearts and life. She was our little angel. A sweet and playful soul, a good girl and so much more. We just wish that God had not taken her back so soon. We will always miss her. Rest in peace sweetheart until we meet again. The Griffiths Family |
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