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Brian, that's a lovely verse, haven't seen it before

Lizxx

There’s a certain kind of friendship that is very difficult to beat.
And is very rare to find it in the people that you meet.
Yet every dog that ever lived has this gift to bestow-
A loyal, firm devotion as so many of us know.
Though people judge you by your looks, your cash, your job, your car
A dog is so much wiser- he accepts you as you are.
You can be a saint or sinner, down-and-out or millionaire
He’ll not ask to see your pedigree as long as you are there.
While those around are planning all their trips to Greece and Spain.
With him you’ll find adventure in a romp along the lane.
His days are full of pleasure yet his needs are very few.
A pat, a dish, a cushion, a ball to fetch for you.
If others seem to shun you, maybe think you’re just a bore,
He lets you keep on talking, though he’s heard it all before
As he settles close beside you with his head upon your knee,
For there’s no place in all the world where he would rather be
When many may be missing in your hour of need and strife
There’s one whose always ready to defend you with his life
No matter whether right or wrong, he’ll never criticise,
But shows his trusting confidence in clear, adoring eyes.
And when his life is ending from the signs that you can tell.
That joy has turned to misery and never will get well
And the tail that wagged in ecstasy to great you at the door.
Is hanging low, and honest eyes are sad and shine no more.
It will break your heart to do it for you know you’ll miss him so
But when active life is over then it’s kinder to let go.
Just make his ending easy and let him die with dignity
The way you let him live.


Thinking of you.
Brian(i)

Giving you (((gentle hugs))) on the loss of a very dear friend. Pets are so unconditional with their love and are missed so very much.

Tina xx

Dakota, those are lovely words, as are the other verses on here.

R.B. my friend, I am sorry to hear of your sad loss, our pets are so special to us and will always be in our hearts with happy memories to recall.
I miss my lost pets so much but am grateful for the time I had with them, my dog 12 years and all my lovely cats too, all so different and all so loved.

Take care,
hugs
Lizxxx

Thinking of you , that is so sad, someone sent me this poem , when I lost a beloved pet. It says it all I think.

IF IT SHOULD BE
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If it be, I grow frail and weak, And pain should wake me from my sleep,
Then you must do, what must be done, For this last battle can't 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 and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many happy years, What is to come will hold no fears,
You'll not want me to suffer, so, When the time comes, please let me go.
I know in time, you too will see, It is kindness you do me,
Although my tail it's last has waved, From pain + suffering, I've been saved
Do not grieve, that it should be you, Who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears . Anon

((((((((((((((((((( big hugs )))))))))))))))))))
so sorry to hear about your little dog.xxxx

Paula

i am sorry to hear your sad news,
and the loss of a very dear loved one

sending you hugs, as long as you need um

HELLO read about your darling dog Big Hug from me we lost our sweetie a few yrs ago and still miss her our son bless him left a little tinker with us to care for she is melting the ice around our hearts.......have a photo on display it helps a lot nadia

I share your tears...our 4 legged baby died on the 12th April.

It is devastating and heartbreaking.

I send you lots of healing hugs...my heart goes out to you

Sue
xx

'There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear'.

--Rudyard Kipling--

We love them so much, don't we. Hugs xx

So sorry to hear your sad news RB..I know just how you feel we have lost quite a few over the last 40 odd years and its like a part of you dies with them. Love Jean.

Oh RB my dear friend,

I am so so sorry to hear your sad news, you and LWD must be heartbroken, I know how I felt when my little 'Tom' passed on last year, am giving you such a gentle hug, LWD too,

(((((((((((((((gently hugging RB and LWD))))))))))))))))))))))

Am leaving you the Rainbow Bridge poem, hoping it brings you both the same comfort it brought me.

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....

Author unknown...

Take care my friend, am here for you both if you need me.

xxx Shimms xxx

So sorry you have lost your best mate sounds like he had a good home and much love Valxxx

Aww so sorry RB .
We had our dog for 14 years and she had grown up with our children, when she died we were heartbroken.
Your little dog had a good and loving home with you,and you have happy memories.
Mau xxx

I've been through this 8 times now over 40 years and it never gets any easier. For the first time in our married life we are without a four legged friend and we miss each and every one of them still.

Time helps but you never forget them - or their funny little ways!

So very sorry. Happy memories.

So, so, sorry about your litle dog. So sorry.

Meri xxxxoooo

Oh, you poor thing! The first time I cried with the thought of my girl dying I'd only had her a week - she was 9 weeks old and as fit as a fiddle. We do love our furgirls and furboys, don't we?

Here's something to happy/sad to consider:

Goodbye From A Friend

Dry your tears,
Don’t cry for me,
I’m running with the wind
And free.
Though you may see the quiet
Still paws
While my body sleeps
My spirit soars.

- Anon

I know how you feel and I know how it hurts.

Take care.

Jill

Sorry to hear your news RB (((((((HUGS)))))))))

I'm so sorry to hear about your little dog xx