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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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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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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I lost a treasured friend 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
buster from hyde
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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 passed away peacefully in her sleep on
the 23rd of December 2006,
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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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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 |
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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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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 |
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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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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
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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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 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
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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
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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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16/01/1997-01/01/2006
We love you, you cheeky little man,
Love you always Liam,Maria,Callum and Katie
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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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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 -
17/09/04
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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
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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
Love you always, Mom |
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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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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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