Sweet-E-Newf

What a handsome, handsome fellow! Rocky sounds as though he possessed all the most charming traits of a Boxer... sloppy kisses, short attention span at times, over enthusiasim and determined to always be a lap dog. My heart goes out to you... so permanent are the pawprints they leave in your life!

They never leave your hearts & thougths, their beautiful paw prints stay with you forever. Just 6 months ago also, I lost my beautiful 20 month old Newfie and I miss him every day. My heart goes out to you, time makes all the difference!

What an absolutely beautiful pooch! I am so sorry you are left without him

Six months ago our beautiful, angel of a bear-dog 'Hammy' was PTS and not a day has passed where he hasn't entred our minds. Everytime he pops up in our thoughts and conversation we all can't help but smile and remember just how beautiful he was and just how lucky we were to have had him in lives! Our neighbour requested photos of him just last week as he was relly touched by Hammy's presence, Hammy visiting him when he was recovering from surgery. Our other neighbour also asked for a couple of photos saying how special he thought Hammy was. This is the reason why we have room in our lives for companion animals. It's not only the enrichment they bring to our lives and into our homes, but also in the hearts and homes of those they positively encounter! You would pass by a complete stranger and you could guarantee a smile each and every time! Children too, how special they thought he was! Now, we are moving over seas so this weekend we will take the ashes of 2 year old Hammy's to the beach, along with the ashes of 15 year old 'Tara' (aka Big dog) and 13 year old 'Ari' (aka Buddy) so we can see them out to sea as a family... they will be with us wherever we go! Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really. ~ Agnes Sligh Turnbull

Agree that balance is needed. Having taken in a not-so-fortunate pup, I would never ask for my money back given my time with him again. How about dog breeds that are bred deformed? Pugs, Daschunds, French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, Pekingese, Cavaliers (with their small skulls), Basset Hounds, Ridgebacks, amongst others... there is another serious issue yet we pay $$$$ for these pups up front! Yet they can also live long happy lives with the right care. Just a thought...

Such a beautiful, beautiful pup... I'm so sad for your loss. The leave the most special footprints behind!

Such sad circumstances to lose your special Dolly, I am so sorry for your losses! Remember the little footprints they both left in your heart. Life is richer with dogs (& animals) around, I hope you can find the strenght to love another dog again one day x o

WOW! Only a dog with a beautiful, healthy and happy home could live for 20 years... what a special wee lady!

A photo of the very beautiful Chad!

I am holidaying in Switzerland up in the alps and today my partner and I were looking after my partners cousins dog 'Chad'. Chad is a beautiful, handsome & very strong 3 year old Central Asian Shepherd weighing in excess of 65kg and today he was taken away to Rainbow Bridge under very unfortunate circumstances. We were sitting by the ski slopes having a drink when Chad leapt forward agressively for a young kid breaking the metal ring on his lead and getting away from us. Fortunately the kid was not hurt nor scared of Chad and just kept walking... and so did Chad. He ran up the ski slopes like it was a big game. I tried not to chase him and instead I stood still and whistled and called for him. Chad just kept running & running making the people looking after the ski slopes very angry. My partner then began to follow Chad as he got further & further away from us towards the village streets. I began to walk with my partner and he told me to keep practicing Snowboarding and that he would return with Chad one he has him. About 20 minutes later I saw Chad at the bottom of the slopes so I hoped up on the snowboard and headed down to fetch him. I got to the bottom of the slope and headed towards Chad but indirectly so he would not run... and he ran. I couldn't continue to snowboard at this point cause I was concerned about Chad running on the village roads. So, I began to follow Chad for about 10 minutes stopping and calling him back and whistling for him before my partner caught up with us. My partner told me to stop following Chad and turn around and that Chad would follow so I did just that. I headed back to the ski slope to return the snowboard & boots. A short while later my partner arrived at the ski shop urging me to get in the car quickly cause Chad had been hit. We drove along a snow-covered path to where Chad was found. Chad had been hit by the local train and was lying down in a deep snowy ditch beside the train tracks. He was still breathing but you could hear the fluid in his lungs when you pressed your ear to his chest. We loaded Chad into the back of the car where I lay with him while we headed to the vet. I looked at his gums, they were completely white & his tongue was dark purple. Chad was also copletely unresponsive to any touch & his eyes were looking poorly. Sure signs that Chad was not going to make it. We arrived at the vet and Chad was put on the table to take his last breaths, the vet confirmed that his internal injuries were extensive. He held on for as long as he possibly could but the internal damage was just too much. Chad passed away with one last deep breath. I am angry for this happening... Chad was disobedient, not at all sociable with other dogs and showed signs of agression towards people today. While his owner loved him with all her heart & she truly did, she was not able to provide Chad with what he really needed. Chad lived in an apartment in Paris, he was not an apartment dog. Chad with such incredible strength was never obedience trained, he would pull at the lead constantly. Chad would not come when called, he was the alpha male and the pack leader, it was his way. Chad was very beautiful and sweet with those he trusted... but this was not enough. I didn't know you long Chad but you truly had a beautiful spirit and so much potential to be an amazing shepherd dog! RIP big guy!!!

WOW! You really caught the spirit of the sweet wee pooch in these photographs! It's one thing taking a photo of a dog but it's quite another thing to capture the true persontality in a still... your work is brilliant!

Hello! This is a vet practice in Ormeau which I took my Newfie to. They do a range of complementary medical options... http://www.animaloptions.com.au/index.php?...=animal-options This is an extract from their website as to what services they can provide... Some of our complementary services include: •Natural medicines •Chiropractic manipulation •Lymphatic drainage •Traditional Chinese medicine •Visceral manipulation •Acupuncture •Homotoxicology •Chinese Herbs Services for Canines •Lameness •Posture •Gait abnormalities •Skin and coat conditions •Immune •Arthritis •Spinal injuries •Behavioural disorders •Soft Tissue Manipulation •Chiropractic •Acupuncture •Homeopathy •Homotoxicology •Craniosacral therapy •Visceral manipulation •Lymphatic drainage •Essence Therapy I hope you can find what you are after!

You have the most beautiful pack there Newfsie... what a pleasure they must be to have around! Do you often hear of Newfies needing rescue/adopting?

This thread is so beautiful... I've always been a firm believer that more really is more! Missing having dogs around terribly :0) Just gorgeous!

So sad to read your opening to your tribute... a very sad way to say goodbye! My eyes are still welling up!!! But what a beautiful life you gave them... they were truly blessed to have a home with you and you with them. RIP beautiful sweet (and strange) kitty's x