And those that go to the bridge?
They
are remembered too ..... There is a memorial garden in Tania's own garden where
these dogs are remembered. Alongside the graves of dogs Tania and David have
lost is a bird bath - a pebble is placed in this bird bath for
every
rescue dog that is waiting at rainbow bridge. The plaque says: "Bulldog Rescue
Remembers Those at
Rainbow
Bridge"
Rainbow Bridge |
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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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feel free to remember your bulldog here if he is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge, just
send us a JPEG image and any sort of memorial you would like and email it to BulldogRescue@btinternet.com
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Bella Arrived in Rescue 28th September 2006 Rehomed 30 October 2006:
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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 – 19-11-2007Also 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)
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 y you used to walk at my pace on our walks ..,i miss our little chats where you would sit there and take in everything i said ...i miss those great big smiles you used to give me ,but most of all i miss you ....i cried and cried when you went ,i am heartbroken...but i know now that i gave you the best possible life i could and i was so grateful for having that second chance .Cam say's you are a twinkle star in the sky and Rea says you are at rainbow bridge with Toby playing .So rest in peace my boy there will never be another you.. love you always from all of us whos life you touched x x
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MINTY my darling little baby boy, im missing you so much, you filled my heart with pride and joy in your short little life, you gave so much to so many people,and they all loved you just as much as me. there is a big part missing now in the family that nothing will ever fill your toys and blankie are still where they you left them baby. every night when i go up the stairs to bed, i always turn round expecting you to be sitting there as if saying [well aint ya gonna carry me then] i miss our trips to the forests and the parks, and what i would give to walk with you again, even if we did get stopped every few steps because people wanted to stroke and cuddle you, i miss cooking your food and making a fuss, i miss your snoring and our cuddles, but at least now you can run and play to your hearts content without having to have that nasty nebuliser and being coupaged every couple of hours, i would have done anything to keep you here baby but it wasn,t to be, as they had plans for you at rainbow bridge and one day mummy will be there and we can walk, run and play together loads of big cuddles an kisses from all of us mummy, becky, holly, matty, leigh, missy, minxi |
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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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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 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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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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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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 Dear Tania, Just a short note to say thank you for your help and advice with Bosun, sorry for cutting the phone call short but my tear were falling down my face. It's so hard to walk into my home now without "Bo" being at the gate waiting for me, with his bum going, I'm still kissing his cage at night and still hear him snoring at night and when I wake in the morning I walk down stairs look on his chair I still see his eyes open and telling me it's early dad but I know you're there. oh when will my pain go away when will I stop crying for my handsome baby boy. I know he's up there now looking down on me watching me work and cry. Once again Tania, thank you for your words to me and keep up the great work you're doing for the love of our breed - Ian |
BOSUN 22 June 2004 - 8 February 2006 Our love together will never leave me Goodbye my handsome boy |
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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 |
 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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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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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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SPANKY
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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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 |
'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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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
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Millie, you gave us so many happy times in your short life and you are sadly missed by all our family. Every day you made us smile and laugh you were one of the family and never will be forgotten. You were so strong through your illnesses and just shrugged it off as if you didn't care, We loved you so much and have left a big hole in our lives now you are gone. Your life was short but full of love and memories for all that knew and loved you, which was everyone that ever met you, forever in our thoughts and hearts and will always be my baby, love always Paul, Lisa and Jade X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X |
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ELLEN We bought you when you were 6 years old we always wanted a bulldog we travelled 3 hours to get you arrived at midnight you jumped out of the car and we said lets go. You where a cow some of the time but all you wanted was a sofa and food which is what you got for another six years but Ellen if it wasn't for you my love we would never have got the bulldog bug and bought a puppy who you thought was yours. But Smelly Elly we will always remember you in our hearts and thoughts but you will never be forgotten because without you we would never be where we are today God bless all our love the Wilsav family
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Billy September 2000 - 24th December 2004
Billy came to live with us at the age of 5months.
He was being brought up in a vets as a rescue due to the fact he was
born deaf. But it was love at first sight. You couldn't call him or
leave him alone. You were not able to yell when he chewed all the pine
furniture, just wag your figure at him down on his level.
Get to his level to get him to come to you, and oh
did he play... Our old dog loved him too, she was his ears and told him
if he was naughty.they were always together.
The years of fun he gave was not taught to him. He
was the Teacher......
He maybe be gone from our side ,but will never be
forgotten
Thank you Bill, sleep tight x
Vicki,Duncan and gunge
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