Rest In Peace Sweet Whisky

[Kelly_Louise]

Last night, my best friends sheltie Whisky passed away very unexpectedly. He was 11.5 years old, and has always been a happy and healthy boy. It has come as a shock to everyone who knew and loved him. His family is particularly devastated.

He has a link to DOL - a few years back he went missing on NYE, and Sheltie breeders near and far all pitched in to help in the search for Whisky. Bush was scoured, pamphlets were dropped in letter boxes, notices were posted on forums... and finally a lead was given of someone who had been in the area, seen Whisky, liked him and took him many miles to their home. I can't tell you how relieved everyone was when he came home after a few weeks - needing a good scrub and brush!

He was a funny little guy... he was just a dog... but he had a family who loved him dearly, and are very sad at his loss and the emptiness they feel. I hope he knows just how much he was loved, and how much his family miss him already.

So this is my tribute to Whisky, a happy, gorgeous natured little guy who didn't have a mean bone in his body - and loved everyone and life. Your family and friends send you lots of love.

Rest in peace, sweet Whisky - I pray that you didn't suffer and your passing was quick and painless, and you are happy over at rainbow bridge.

This picture was taken not long after he'd been returned home - he was happy to be back with his family (although a little worse for wear) and had just had a bath.

Edited April 29, 2010 by Kelly_Louise

[Wazzat Xolo]

What a lovely looking boy, run free dear friend at the bridge, sympathy to the family.

[Loraine]

What a gorgeous boy. Rest in Peace young man, know you were a much loved family member.

[Cheyd]

RIP Whiskey you beautiful boy Run free

[*Avanti*]

I'm sorry for his owners with his passing being so unexpected . Run free dear boy, a very pretty boy too from that photo.

[PebsnMe]

so sorry to hear of their loss, whisky looked like a beautiful boy..

Whiskey is the name of my childhood dog.. brought back great memories..

[Kelly_Louise]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts. His family are gradually dealing with him not being at the gate with a smile when they get home, and not being underfoot or in mischief - but we all know it's hard.

He has his own little tribute in a special garden in the back yard - a garden he was never allowed in, yet it was his favourite spot - regardless of how many times he heard 'Whisky - out of that garden!'. He will forevermore rest peacefully there, in that garden, where no one will ever get cranky at him again. It's now called - Whisky's Garden.