Verv. So sorry for your loss. Been there too many times. It hurts and leaves you feeling raw. They really do make life better and ask so little in return.
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Verv. So sorry for your loss. Been there too many times. It hurts and leaves you feeling raw. They really do make life better and ask so little in return.
I'm so very sorry to hear that, Verv! RIP Bags!!
So sorry for your loss V, I wish I could say something that helps,,
My heart goes out to you.
Dogs fill our hearts with their affection and devotion, and there is little that I can write by way of consolation, though the tears of sorrow shed reflect just a fraction of the joy shared.
What a blessing you have such wonderful photos as testament to those ten years.
My thoughts are with both you and Bags.
I have posted this too many times, in similar circumstances.
But this poem helps me every time. I hope it will help you too
RIP Bags
Quote:
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.
Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie—
Perfect passion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart for a dog to tear.
When the fourteen years which Nature permits
Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
And the vet’s unspoken prescription runs
To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
Then you will find—it’s your own affair—
But … you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear.
When the body that lived at your single will,
With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!).
When the spirit that answered your every mood
Is gone—wherever it goes—for good,
You will discover how much you care,
And will give your heart to a dog to tear.
We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way,
When it comes to burying Christian clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent,
At compound interest of cent per cent.
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we’ve kept ’em, the more do we grieve:
For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short-time loan is as bad as a long—
So why in—Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?
Heartbreaking. So sorry for your loss Verv.
Awful, sorry to hear that verv. Lovely photos, great ones to look back on.
Our Betty hiding today when I was power washing the patio.
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Cheers,
Adam.
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This thread is the best and worst on TZ...
Laugh out loud stories,
Beautiful pictures...
...and heartbreaking sadness.
My gang send their love to you Verv, at this desperate time.
Run free Bags x
C, So sad to read this - my heart goes out to you.
The gang. Poppy (L) and Pacha (R)
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Sorry to hear about your dog C, it must be heartbreaking to lose one like this.
I grew up with a boxer dog but never felt inclined to get a dog myself. Fast forward to 2013, my stepdaughter gets a labrador puppy, wifey and I end up looking after him 3 days/ week! Needless to say we’re very attached to him, the dog has two homes and he’s just as happy staying with us, I feel like a dog owner even though we only ‘borrow’ him. When we go on holiday we miss him, we’re always glad to see him when we return.
It’ll be a sad day when his time is up, hopefully he’ll be around for a good few years yet.
So sorry to hear about bags, verv.
A red dog called Blue.
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We have a Bluebell wood locally and when she was 12 weeks old I took her up there for a few photos, May 9th 2017.
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Exactly same place and day 12 months on 2018.
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That mild winter has brought things forward two weeks.
She’s a cracker!
The bluebells near us are in full bloom right now too. I was out last night and the woods were carpeted.
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Late lunch in the garden with this guy :)
^^ gorgeous pooch.
The bearded rat attempts to stare down some bearded goats, Big Train style. It didn’t work :wink-new:
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Just read about Bags C. Heartbreaking news.
It's an awful thing, done it myself many times.
It may still be very raw but possibly in the future, a new little playmate?
All the best.
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Not a morning dog!
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What I saw [emoji1787]
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Thought I’d share this video of my nephew’s dog - growing up fast https://youtu.be/Hdnf88Wwm6U
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and here’s our Whippet, Skye,wondering when I’m going to stop messing around with the camera and take her for a walk
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Going to buy Loki a divers watch for his birthday🙄
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Jess has also been to University to support students....
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I am become the destroyer of worlds! Oh, all right, the destroyer of rope balls..........
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In fact, the destroyer of anything I can get my teeth into.
Affectionately known as 'The Thug', Teddy is not my dog, but my eldest Son is dog sitter for it regularly, and this is one solid dog!
Here’s my dangerous dog ...[
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Also Verv. sorry to hear about the loss of your dog
The only disservice a dog does to a man is not live long enough unfortunately
We lost our last black lab at around 15yrs and it’s heartbreaking but time and a new dog is a great healer mate
The daughter is looking after Mable whilst we are away, latest update below... she’s gonna ruin that dog!
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Tongue out Tuesday.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6fae4a3000.jpg
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He'll grow quickly:
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I foolishly left the leather strap and clasp on the coffee table last night when changing one of my twins boys 556i's for a NATO.
The result this morning....
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A very hungry Lurcher/Terrier cross might be looking for a new home!
Another Irish rescue has joined the pack. Skorpan (Swedish for Zwieback/rusk) is a two year old staffie-mix.
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Getting along great with her new big brother. A bit too well since they haven't really understood the concept of rest yet....
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Needs some more roughage...
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Polo and his planter lookalike https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...620e0fc08a.jpg
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We have a new member of the gang...
Buster, courtesy of Dogs Trust.
Nearly 3 and a real character.
As with most Bulldogs, he had inherited breathing problems and eye problems.
His original owners couldn’t afford what was needed so gave him up.
He’s had his tonsils out, his nostrils re-bored, his adonoydes done, his eyes lifted and his skin fold removed... oh and his nuts off.
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