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Title: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: Brucklay on May 02, 2011, 01:30:58 pm

Blue joined our merry wee band at 3 years old, no longer loved by his owner (my neighbours sister) and didn't quite get there as a working sheep dog so I told Alice we'd love to have him. Black and white with pretty blue eyes. He was a 'bit' nutty, finding new things to bark at was a big hobby, car, tractors, gun fire, hammer hitting nails, goats clashing horns, as new thing happened around the place there was always new things to bark at. He would chase the postman on his side of the fence, down and back up again and delivery drivers of course. He always had a big happy smile, loved cuddles and even the young cat who he shared his bed with and even biscuits if the cat wanted. Last year he had a stroke and we thought we'd have to say goodbye then but he pulled through and was back to his old self in no time. Last Wednesday he had another, I took him to the vet on Friday as he didn't show any signs of improvement and we've had a pretty horrid weekend. Yesterday he wouldn't eat, could hardly walk and looked sad. He was put to sleep this morning, peacefully and calmly in his basket. I'm going to miss him so much, it seems strangely quite without him - wherever he is I hope he's happy and has a bit long paddock fence to run along xx

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: McRennet on May 02, 2011, 02:57:55 pm

Oh Brucklay I am so sorry for you. He sounds absolutely wonderful. You did the right thing and still have super duper memories.

Thinking of you,
Lee-Anna X

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: Rosemary on May 02, 2011, 05:49:42 pm

 :bouquet: He sounds like a wonderful dog.

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: princesspiggy on May 02, 2011, 05:59:31 pm

im really sorry, so sad   :love: :wave:

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: doganjo on May 02, 2011, 06:59:24 pm

Know exactly how you feel - was nearly there last week with Hester - had a stroke, couldn't get up, couldn't walk, got her to stand and she fell over - but minute by minute, hour by hour she improved - she was eating so I was fairly certain she'd either get better or go completely.  Today she is just tired, but it IS warm, I know she is on borrowed time, but hope she'll make her 14th Birthday.

RIP Blue - run free over Rainbow Bridge - big meadows over there - lots of friends to bark and run with.

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: robate55 on May 02, 2011, 07:00:53 pm

So sorry it is always difficult to lose your friends, but it sounds as if he had a good time with you.
Rose

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: Brucklay on May 02, 2011, 07:45:33 pm

Thank you all, we've just finished burial - very very deep on the west side of the trees - said our good byes. He had a good life - I'd like to think, and was 16, time just seems to go too quickly. Tess our other border collie we got after getting married is 18, we know she's on borrowed time but I'm convincing myself she immortal.....

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: darkbrowneggs on May 02, 2011, 09:00:46 pm

So so sorry  :'( - I am sure it was a happy life, and a long one at 16, but I know you will miss him dreadfully.

Love and (((((((hugs)))))))))  Sue

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: Beewyched on May 03, 2011, 06:42:04 am

I lost my beloved dalmation just a few months ago & miss her terribly.  It took a few weeks for the other dogs to re-find their places & me to stop crying every day. 
I still see her about the place now & then, but know that she is running free over the Rainbow Bridge.  Maybe her & Blue have already met-up?
 :bouquet:

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: gillsta on May 03, 2011, 07:34:51 am

So very sorry to hear this. Big hugs.

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: doganjo on May 03, 2011, 02:55:29 pm

Quote from: doganjo on May 02, 2011, 06:59:24 pm

Know exactly how you feel - was nearly there last week with Hester - had a stroke, couldn't get up, couldn't walk, got her to stand and she fell over - but minute by minute, hour by hour she improved - she was eating so I was fairly certain she'd either get better or go completely.  Today she is just tired, but it IS warm, I know she is on borrowed time, but hope she'll make her 14th Birthday.

RIP Blue - run free over Rainbow Bridge - big meadows over there - lots of friends to bark and run with.

Hester has gone over that bridge too this morning

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: Brucklay on May 03, 2011, 03:32:44 pm

I'm so sorry Doganjo - now the tears are back for both Hester and Blue  :( :( :(

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: bazzais on May 03, 2011, 05:40:05 pm

So sorry for you both.

there are probably running across the same bit of fence right now :)

x

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Post by: Fowgill Farm on May 03, 2011, 06:22:56 pm

tears running down my face as i type.
big hugs all round
Mandy  :pig:

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: NormandyMary on May 03, 2011, 07:15:57 pm

Im so very sorry for your very sad loss. Im sending very big hugs from this side of the Channel.

Mary.

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: little blue on May 03, 2011, 08:13:21 pm

tears in my eyes, sleep well Blue and Hester.
And thanks for all the love you've given in your too short time here...

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: Roxy on May 04, 2011, 12:25:11 am

So sorry about Blue and Hester.  Its so hard losing dogs, as they are with us a long time.  All my 5 are getting on in years, and we know what is to come, and have decided no more dogs after these.

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Post by: Cinderhills on May 04, 2011, 07:04:24 am

Sorry to hear about Blue.  My thoughts are with you.

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: SallyintNorth on May 04, 2011, 08:08:16 am

Tearing up too, love and hugs to you both.  Sally xxx

Title: Re: Bye Bye Blue
Post by: Hilarysmum on May 07, 2011, 12:55:17 pm

I am so very sad for you both. 

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Post by: sabrina on May 10, 2011, 12:07:05 pm

so very sad,  :(