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Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I feel for you so much. We lost our precious Susie and Dino just over 12 months ago. They had been with us for over 9 years. I still have a little weep every few days when something reminds me about them. It will get easier given time. I didn't feel like getting another grey because I was so heart broken but after persistent nagging from my husband along came Maisie after 2 weeks.. Never a replacement but her funny antics helped to take my mind off my loss and I suddenly found that I was not constantly thinking about them. The best thing we had done. Never ever forgotten but as Ruthie says " they are only lent to us for a short time love them while we can". Unfortunately dogs do not live long enough compared to our life span. Lots of love and hugs Pam D xxx
Posted by PamD on March 8, 2015, 11:53 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi cinders. we lost our girl, Tia, last May. She had been with us since 2004 and she was 12 1/2 when we lost her. I cried - alot and often for a good many days but gradually I cried less and would be ok for a while until something reminded me. We had Tias ashes returned to us and I felt better after this, knowing she was back with us, even though it was not in the way we wanted. We have a memory box with photos, her collar and lead and adoption papers we have a lovely photo of her on the wall and we had a plaque done and put on the wall at Daybreaks. Nearly a year down the line there are still days I get very tearful and sometimes have a little weep. We have since adopted Milly who is different in every way but whom we love dearly. It will take lots of time to start to recover but hold on in there and the good memories will start to replace the sadness. She will always be there with you in your hearts and memories. Sending you loads of hugs. xxxx
Posted by helenanddave on March 8, 2015, 11:39 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am so sorry your precious hound has gone to join all the other dearly loved hounds who are no longer with us. It is terribly painful I know. It's 6 months since Iris was gently put to sleep and although I'm sitting here grizzling as I type this, I know that we gave her a fabulous retirement and she was deeply loved. It's raw for you just now and the coming days will be tough but it does get easier. I lasted 10 whole days without a greyhound by my side and then Willow came to join us. It was the best thing for us to do and a great tribute to Iris. It didn't feel disloyal somehow- just right. Try to remember all the good times and how you have done everything possible to give her the best life. She was obviously treasured by you. I wasn't going to have Iris's ashes back after she had been cremated but I am glad I did. As soon as I had made that decision I felt better- relieved somehow. She is now in the kitchen (where she spent many hours on her bed) which is the heart of our home. It's right for us that she is there and it's not morbid in the slightest. Take time to recall all the wonderful times together, cry your tears- of which there will be many and give thanks for the precious time you had together. That's what I'd suggest. Take care of yourselves. X
Posted by Willow'sMa on March 8, 2015, 11:27 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi cinders just take one day as a time Hun talk about her as much as you can if you have a photo of her put it up I used to kiss my photo everyday think about the good times yes tears will flow but it will get easy you have great memory's in your heart those will always stay with you my prays are with you big hugs to you Hun keep strong xxxxxx
Posted by Tinker'sNan on March 8, 2015, 11:12 am | 👍 0 Likes
Flossie (Flo)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks TJ will keep people posted, at least the bleeding has stop at this time. Regards Sylv & The New Icemaid Clan xxxx
Posted by susy on March 8, 2015, 10:49 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
It's devastating when you have to say goodbye you always want them to go on forever but it does get better with time, I know at the moment you won't feel like it ever will. Eventually you remember all the things that made you smile and laugh at having these wonderful animals in your life. Hang on in there it will get better. I did end up giving another dog a home I wasn't replacing my beloved Tess just giving another dog the chance of loving home and some comfort that they may never have known this would have been Tess's wish.
Posted by Caro on March 8, 2015, 10:44 am | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Folks - to make it easy to follow Paddy's blog I have added a new webpage that includes a link directly to his blog. If you point your mouse to the links option at the top of our site, Greyhound blogs will display. Just click on the greyhound blogs to get to the page. I have also included RoloHound's blog as well as he comes and helps a lot at Perry Barr events and is mates with Robbie and Will. Hope this makes it easier to find 🙂
Posted by SamA on March 8, 2015, 10:22 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Please tell me how any of you have coped with this loss in the past, it's just tearing me apart...sorry, just hope to get some advice on coping strategies xxxx
Posted by cinders on March 8, 2015, 10:05 am | 👍 0 Likes
Flossie (Flo)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh Flo, we're keeping our paws crossed that the vet can make you feel much better; ask your Mom to keep us posted. Big licks, Rosie Po & Brae xx
Posted by TJ on March 8, 2015, 10:04 am | 👍 0 Likes
Flossie (Flo)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Looks like a setback for our Flossie, back to the vet tomorrow. Will see. Sylv xxxxxx Hope all having a great time at Crufts and hope Hollie does well.
Posted by susy on March 8, 2015, 9:23 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lottie (Edwina)
I’m Homed
Pleased to see you are going to be a two hound girl!!! Hope to catch up and say Hi to you all next weekend. Xxx
Posted by NMD07 on March 7, 2015, 11:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kizzie
I’m Homed
She's a lovely size ,and walked very well when we took her out two weeks ago. She thoroughly deserves a place in someone's home and heart.
Posted by Looobs on March 7, 2015, 10:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Scruffy (Snowy)
I’m Homed
would love to know how Snowy is getting on xxx
Posted by blueangel on March 7, 2015, 8:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bill
I’m Homed
What a Star Bill was today,he is excellent with young children,we had some very small ones and he was superb with them all. As Norman said Bill was excellent with all other dogs,he will need a bit of interaction with smaller ones just to get used to them,although as the day went on he seemed to be fine. Bill is a Leaner,especially with Sue who spent TOO much time with him today,no we can't have another one!! This Gentle boy will make a Greyt addition to any home.
Posted by stevensue1 on March 7, 2015, 7:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Shanesmum,so glad the kennel dogs liked the sardine cake,Paddy and Ele love it too. if you type in www.adventuresofpaddyandele.wordpress.com you should get there ok.If then you click follow then you will get a notification every time Paddy makes a new entry.Hope this helps. It was lovely to meet you too yesterday,Paddy is having a wonderful time with Ele and he's always happy to meet his old friends at Daybreaks xx
Posted by Alan&Paddy on March 7, 2015, 7:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you so much for your kind words, it means everything. It would have been four years on Thursday since we had her...the best four years of our lives xx
Posted by cinders on March 7, 2015, 6:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Paddy, thanks for the sardine cake and the lovely chocolates you brought to the kennels yesterday. It was so lovely to see you again and meet your sisfur Ele. Now matey I need your specialist advice - I have tried to get onto your fab blog but seem completely incapable of finding it even though I've typed in your link several times!! So tell me, what am I doing wrong?! Big cuddles. xx
Posted by Shanesmum on March 7, 2015, 5:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bill
I’m Homed
A very enjoyable day at a new Awareness Venue for PBRGT-- Just for Pets Coventry at Ricoh Arena Shopping Centre. Bill represented Daybreaks and behaved in a wonderful friendly way towards everyone he met today. He travels well in the car and behaved perfectly with the many larger breeds that he met today although caution still needs to be shown until he has more experience of meeting very small dogs. A very affectionate loving dog who hopefully will find his forever home very soon.
Posted by Stormin on March 7, 2015, 4:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Coilean (Bubbs)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
She is truly beautiful but clearly needs the company of other dogs which I couldn't provide. She loved her fluffy pheasant and as you say played like a puppy. Such fun to have but not good on her own. I wish her all the very best of luck xx
Posted by Mandi on March 7, 2015, 12:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Coilean (Bubbs)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks Mandi - she is a 40mph beautiful girl! She loves playing with her toys and loves the company. She can be left during the day and sleeps well through the night downstairs with the others. She has a zest for life and if I didn't know she was 3 1/2 I would say she is a puppy!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 7, 2015, 11:43 am | 👍 0 Likes