Show us your dog

[Tanglefoot]

Saw first swallow today, tracks have dried out and back on my favourite circular walk - feels like spring at last.

 

[Dutto]

I don’t think I’ve contributed to this Thread before; and since it’s been on the go since early 2018 I suspect that some of the dogs are no longer with us!

My Avatar is my own contribution; and despite not having Jake and Jessica for over 20 years, I still miss them!

The following poem was sent to me by a mate when Jessica died in 2001. It sums up what most of us feel when a much loved dog dies; and it can still make me weep!

If it should be that I grow old and weak
And pain should keep 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 stands the test
We've had so many happy years what is to come can hold no fears
Would you want me to suffer?

So when the time comes please let me go
Take me where my needs they'll tend
Only stay with me until the end
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see
It is a kindness you do for me​

 

[David_M]

I don’t think I’ve contributed to this Thread before; and since it’s been on the go since early 2018 I suspect that some of the dogs are no longer with us!

My Avatar is my own contribution; and despite not having Jake and Jessica for over 20 years, I still miss them!

The following poem was sent to me by a mate when Jessica died in 2001. It sums up what most of us feel when a much loved dog dies; and it can still make me weep!

If it should be that I grow old and weak
And pain should keep 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 stands the test
We've had so many happy years what is to come can hold no fears
Would you want me to suffer?

So when the time comes please let me go
Take me where my needs they'll tend
Only stay with me until the end
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see
It is a kindness you do for me​

Just brought a few tears to my eyes Dutto.

 

[David_M]

Pepper, went for her last walk in September last year. 2 weeks short of her 14th birthday.

 

[samale]

I don’t think I’ve contributed to this Thread before; and since it’s been on the go since early 2018 I suspect that some of the dogs are no longer with us!

My Avatar is my own contribution; and despite not having Jake and Jessica for over 20 years, I still miss them!

The following poem was sent to me by a mate when Jessica died in 2001. It sums up what most of us feel when a much loved dog dies; and it can still make me weep!

If it should be that I grow old and weak
And pain should keep 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 stands the test
We've had so many happy years what is to come can hold no fears
Would you want me to suffer?

So when the time comes please let me go
Take me where my needs they'll tend
Only stay with me until the end
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see
It is a kindness you do for me​

That's really well written

 

[Chippy_Tea]

One for the dog lovers -

 

[Chippy_Tea]

 

[Shirley Bassett]

Gloria from #513. Now grown up, and awake.

She’s an orange rowan Italian Spinone, and the evening light makes her more orange than she really is.

 

[Shirley Bassett]

Some owners take signage too literally!

 

[BasementArtie]

 

[damienair]

Ruby is 10 months old now. Her hobbies include chasing swallows, swimming, fetching ball and doing parkrun. We are best mates. She follows me everywhere.

 

[Loiner-62]

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Holly, our 12 1/2 year old rescue cross, had her eyes removed about 2-3 months back

Sadly had to make the final trip to the vets today. At almost 15 years old and 14 years with us, both the hardest and easiest decision to make.

 

[damienair]

Sadly had to make the final trip to the vets today. At almost 15 years old and 14 years with us, both the hardest and easiest decision to make.

Sorry to see this. We lost our dog just over 2 years ago. We had her for 16 years. It was such a hard decision but she had no quality of life. They are such amazing friends. It took us a while to get over it.

 

[London]

This is me and Chutney having a pint in Whitstable he's 10 month old

 

[Tanglefoot]

Feeling like autumn's on its way

 

[nufchull]

Sitting in The Ackhorne York with a pint on Ruby from local Rudgate brewery,
Oscar 2 year old Frug looking on

 

[user 44889]

Our Cassie, rescued her while we were in Oz and she came back with us to UK. She's getting on now 12 to 13 years old ( they guessed she was about 12 months old when we got her)
She's our fur child. Lol.

 

[Rodcx500z]

The new hound Baily, got back from Scotland 9/9/22 on the tenth was browsing pets 4 homes and did a 300 mile round trip to Lincolnshire 600 quid later this little girl was ours 12 weeks old now

 

[Clint]

The new hound Baily, got back from Scotland 9/9/22 on the tenth was browsing pets 4 homes and did a 300 mile round trip to Lincolnshire 600 quid later this little girl was ours 12 weeks old now View attachment 75921

Is it a Jack?

 

[Rodcx500z]

Is it a Jack?

Yes a JRT full of beans and naughtiness