First trip after losing Fleet

Our hearts go out to you ,  If it helps in anyway, time is a great healer and having two dogs does make it easier when you loose one although it still hurts terribly.

We lost our Collie Cross "Milo" a few years back at the age of 17, Our other Boarder Collie was two at the time. we have now rescued another Border Collie Cross. who is now two. Like I said, time is a great healer and the memories will be with you forever  Don't be sad, think of the good times you had and what a wonderful life you gave him/her

Ian

We know exactly how you are feeling Athel. We seem to keep repeating this but our Scooby a Labradoodle had to be put to sleep in January because of Lymphoma after six months of treatment, she was just turned 3. We store our caravan on a farm and when we go to open up we both feel so upset as she was always with us in the caravan, that we have no appetite to go out! Still grieving I suppose. It will be hard but you will know when you are ready to go.

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you.

Andrea and Kerry

So sorry Athel it's the worst bit about owning a dog.  I hope the one you have won't miss the other too much.  I keep wondering about my older dog but she seems to keep going although her eyesight isn't what it was.  I am pretty sure I will find/rescue another quite quickly for the sake of the one left.  The memories will always be there.

We know exactly how you feel, Athel. It's more than 3 years now since we lost our gorgeous boy George and we still miss him terribly. Having Harry at the time did help though and eventually we took on our new girl Lady so we're back to a full contingent now. You can't help but miss them when they go but you will always have those happy memories!

Will be thinking of you.

Thanks all. Sorry to hear about Scooby, 3 is no age. Fleet was nearly 7. Although I bet it still isn't any easier to lose them when they are old. We will definitely be getting another dog when the right one comes along. I help out with a few different dog rescues so I'm sure we'll fall for a new friend sometime. We rescued Fleet when she was 5 months and was going to be put to sleep. We were her 5th home and she had developed compulsive spinning behaviour, her whole tail was bald and she'd chewed the end really badly. Have to keep telling myself she had 6 years 5 months and one day longer than she might have had.

We agree, it must be very difficult at any age. Try and stay strong and take every day as it comes. She knew she was loved so much,

This is Fleet when she was younger, she liked to eat snow.

It would seem that she was one lucky dog. Thoughts are with you.

Rainbow Bridge.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends, so they can run and play together.

There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor.
Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,
so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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So sad to hear Athel. We lost one of our Westies to cancer on 4th Jan. Still struggling to come to terms with her not being in the van with us. We have her 'sister' still with us and she is now joined by 2 Westie pups.

The first time away in the van without her was sad. We went to our fav site and scattered some of her ashes on the beach there so she could run free again.🐾

Time is a great healer, we remember our happy days with her.

Our very best wishes.

Gill

PS Rainbow Bridge gets me every time.😢