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Condolences... Stagger on rejoicing .... in having known them

Free at last From guarding a workshop Not that you did very much ...but be sweet and gentle But being a Dobe was enough to scare some off No more pain, hunger and neglect No more inspections from those that said you had adequate food and water, and there was nothing they could do... Glad you got to feel some affection and love plus food from dad and I We tried to buy you, and liberate you in more ways than one Loyal lovely girl Sure your in a much better place now And youve already been replaced Run free lil girl You were much loved by us Leonard and Sue

Bloody friends and relatives.... some just wont train up will they Condolences and thanks for understanding... when I think of Misty and Whippy and him being mangled and her waiting (i think til my x reached her to die) ... Im physically sick. Im determined not to mention the negative to him....but I feel like I let at least Misty down Mr Whip was a bit of a naughty bugger and would have led her astray, given the `ridiculous` opportunity...but she was something else and Im somewhat haunted by her lil steel grey/blue face... Tryin to help do fun things with Ally with dogs, friends and kids etc... Shes gettin better...I am blown away that she does not go near the main gate..but stands back no matter what (this is a pup I thought had the least of intelligence let alone road sense enough to survive)? Lil Roger Rabbit fun lovin character had to grow up in a hurry... But like so many wonderful dogs they sadly with such love of life and ongoing resilience adapt Friends and family need to be aware of their responsabilities...even if it means shutting that one ALL important gate...or checkin behind the tyres for geriatrics Stagger on rejoicing for having known them ;) and endeavour to train those family or friends.... Or better still have your dogs in fool proof safe enclosures Those precious dogs arent fools...but some unfortunate situations and people can be... Foresight, sadly more valuable than hindsight I wish I actively protected them more...and when my suggestions were taken as nagging I wish I bloody well just fixed at least one gate ... That final gate to great pain, death, and oblivion and ultimately why I hate that thing called the Rainbow Bridge Too freakin unjustifiably a well worn overloaded passe In the death of so many good dogs for so stupid reasons Not just those runover, but unwanted en masse in so many pounds and those wanted and loved but taken anyway because they look like someones vision of a pitbull with boof heads? Political correctness and BSL involves being pin headed and pencil necked? But I digress ... In short Stop good dogs from dying As best you can, when you can

Thanks Joley, Just thought my original post (when I read it back), was a lil unsympathetic to my x? Admit I was a lil bristled and savage... But he never would `train up` In this outcome I would have liked to be wrong about my concern for his flimsy gates? But a visitor may have left the main one open? Ally is slowly coming round and adjusting...I drop off emergency survival packs with my son for her...a tiny whippet not eating is a worry! Made my day tho tonight cos when I dropped them off...she had her cornflower blue polar fleece bodysuit on! We couldnt help but laugh! She loves having it on...as shes sadly cold without the others...so is my sons bed, they used to all sleep with him under the feather doona! For those concerned about hygiene...the dogs were more than likely cleaner than a 14 yr old ;) Still hate to think and contemplate how many dogs actually do die from a very simple avoidable event

Stunningly beautiful things...left on earth remind me of you... Stagger on rejoicin...feel better for having known such a wonderful fun lovin boy Mind mass...for the good ones Never forgotten

Whatever that oh so special thing is...(particularly with dogs), she had it! What a gal....thats a lot to miss! She sure challenges the theory that such `workin dogs hate cats` Further proof positive that each dog is unique and should be judged on individual merit! Not many people would believe her love and nurturing of kittens You can see the intelligence, compassion and nurturing in that ol expression Rest assured she barks on ... in open fields on sunny days and full moons Rejoice in having walked this world with her And remember her in everything beautiful With you in spirit Kind regards and condolences Sue and clan

Joley, I dont sound very caring to the human involved do I? If thats what you mean Spose this is because hes had a lot of GSD litters in the past (which became pet shop fodder)and didnt believe in desexing...he gave away a beautiful GSD(instead of building an enclosed run) to a terrible dog home after she was chasing sheep. I tried to get her out as my son was very young at the time and they adored each other...the home said she was already sold on Dont think my sons ever gotten over it altho it happened 10 yrs ago :D He kept the daughter of that dog , only to have her take a fox bait Then went onto whippets... Ally the daughter of the pair killed is actually fretting badly...they say time heals? But I think its getting worse Wish she had gotten a chance to smell or see them dead? As I think she wouldnt be still frantically looking for them? Is this a reasonable assumption? Both dogs Ive had PTS in the past due to lymph cancer were sniffed goodbye by their companions (George laid for 2 days on Bruces grave)...have awful pictures of what I thought only happened in Walt Disney movies ;) They were each others Heroes Ally`s gone from a happy go lucky carefree`Roger Rabbit` character...to a scared frail baby girl whos not eating. Its very heartbreaking for all involved...Ive managed to tempt her witha few treats but shes become very wary of her owner? Hes fixed the double gates and looks like hes going to get another whip...unsure if this is such a good idea? Had a lil polar fleece bodysuit made for her as shes cold without those `group hugs`of her playmates... Really is sad to witness...she seems happiest around kids and normal busy hubub If its quiet she waits at the dog door

Thankyou all for kind thoughts Really is a stressing worry that the x has never had a dog live to see old age He never listened to me when we were together... so sure as hell didnt listen after seperating. My son is very upset but is also old enough to have made the gate more secure? Altho I also get the impression that a visitor may have left the gate open and the doggie door wasnt locked? Just awful ... Cant help but be reminded ... a huge part of loving a dog is protecting it at all costs from such tragedy Mr Whippy died instantly ... unfortunately Misty tried to hang on Haunted by her pain....just hope the dumbass doesnt go and get another dog, at least until the gate is secure hopefully my son at least will act upon ensuring this is so.

5am 2 gates not properly closed...(or made) 2 lovely dogs (whippets) runover by the only car on the road at the only join in the road that they had to enter the road to pass on, to go home... I`d nagged my x and son to make better gates ... but apparently Im a nagging old negative pessimistic bitch... Wished Id just built better gates myself .... at the x`s home Run free and safe ... Mr Whippo and Misty Blue A tragedy that never should have happened Big it up and keep it real...two beautiful wonderful dogs that deserved better protection...from humans mistakes. Ally ... your daughter is devastated without you Words cannot express ... Beautiful Souls

All the best Salli No prob with who you spoke to Glad the dog survived....after all Didnt you mention you were thinking of PTS, thats why she was picked up ASAP? Im a bit perplexed at how many new dogs to peoples households get PTS for even chasing the cat? Thought it would come naturally eg dogs chase cats.. cats chase mice unless they are socialised and gradually habituated, that is all? With respect to you ...(altho youve always said what you think re many subjects)...not posting re topic again Sincere Kind regards Sue

Sorry had spoken to Chers original owner, confused at her possibly being PTS, when as you say very much human error? I do not feel bad about posting my thoughts here on an open forum. I do however feel sad for your lovely children and hope that you all overcome recent tragic events as best as you all can... Let me know if I can help in any way Regards Sue

In hindsight do we think too much like humans and not animals? Do we expect too much from animals with prey drive? ie cats not to attack mice and dogs not to attack kittens when newly introduced? I realise it is perhaps not appropriate time or place to say but its worth a thought ... Anything to prevent these sad tragic results ...

Bummer Sad outcome for sure... Hope your kids are ok. Awful situation ;) Always concerns me that many cats can become complacent, unfortunately trusting all dogs...my older Siamese very blaise about dogs altho this calls their bluff too, as he could get 6 shots to the eyes in a Ninja nanosecond Hope things get better for you and your clan Kind regards Sue

Run Free lovely one Bruce is running with you ... Bruce was born Feb 99 and went to that better place after battling many unusual misdiagnosed ailments (treated often with cortisone for 18 mths for a skin allergy that was in fact hypothyroidism) and ultimately succumbed to lymph cancer in Aug 03...six weeks after the vaccination of a compromised immune system :D Appreciate how difficult and near impossible and so selfless to ultimately relieve the pain of a soulmate Hope Brax and Bruce share their fun and toys, with so many other great (spirit) dogs and people Stagger on rejoicing for having known them :rolleyes: May the Legend continue ... Salute to good dogs and lovely people everywhere and all about us...

Paula ... She must have RR in her Ridgebacks turn corners like no other dog ....360 donuts with sproinging glee! :rolleyes: