Originally Posted by
TonyL
Thank you so much for your kind words, my friends.
Sorry to hear of your recent loss, Jonny, you have my most sincere sympathies.
And Chris, I know your recent loss hurt like hell.
I could hardly write that post this morning with the tears running down my face.
And I apologise, Mick, for not being able to talk earlier, the words simply wouldn't come out, I was so choked. At least we did manage a chat a little later.
You know, no matter how many times you try and tell yourself that she had had a really good innings, no matter how much you think about all the countless millions of people that have all suffered the pain of losing their beloved pet, no matter how much you know it's coming and try and prepare yourself......I knew I'd be a gibbering, slobbering wreck and it's true.
Like you told me, Mick, now trying to get used to living without a routine that you've lived for sixteen years is going to be hard. And living in a house with no loving, loyal doggy will take a long, long time to get used to......Every time I walked in the door, walked up or down the stairs, rolled a tab and clicked the baccy tin closed......doggy wanted you. Maybe a walk, maybe just a stroke and a little fuss. It's going to be so hard living without you my Bremby Bo.
And, as she got older, that bond just grew stronger and stronger. You just knew how slight a tiny pressure to apply to her lead to make her turn without making her fall over. You knew just when was the right moment to grab her hips as she tried to jump over the doorstep, to give her that helping hand. It must be so devastating to lose a younger dog before its time, and I really thought this would be easier and that I'd be more accepting and more prepared. Nothing of the sort.
Last night I went for a long walk along the river where we shared so many happy times in her younger and healthier days. When I was walking back there was a beautiful sunset. Out of the sunset there was this most beautiful shaft of red light firing out.....I'm sure it was my doggy saying, "bye, bye dad".
Rest in peace my beautiful dog dog. Love you and always will. Forever missed.
Daddy.
