Winterpaws Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Words cannot explain what you have meant to me and the joy you brought me every day. 4 years ago I saw you sitting in our local pound and was sure that your owner would come to collect you. The boys told me that you were terrified of men but I was sure that a purebred ridgeback would be collected by her owners. 3 weeks, later on a Sunday morning I was back at the pound and the boys told me that your time was up and that no-one had come to reclaim you. We really only took northern breed dogs but there was something in your eyes, and my heart which generally ruled my head, made me bring you home. We got you home and you had a rotten ear infection. What luck that was - you were tattoed and some frantic phone calls to the breed club gave me your breeders number. I called and called but no answer. Their phone must have registered all my calls and a few hours later a lovely lady named Jenny called me and confirmed that yes you were a dog that she had bred. You had been named Tina because you were born on the night of a Neil Diamond concert that she had tickets to. You had kennel cough and Jenny had puppies so I said I would just keep you here until you were over it and then Jenny would take you home to keep you safe again. She was horrified that the people she had trusted to love you forever had dumped you in a pound. But you had other ideas in mind and you hated hated being in that foster yard all by yourself and so we decided to move you in with our boys, Charlie and Henry. It seems the female touch was what they needed and you slotted in like you had meant to be here all your life. I called Jenny and told her how much we had bonded and she agreed that you could be my girl, my one and only girl to share my secrets and dreams with. You were so scared of tall men and your new daddy was 6'5". He was so gentle with you and eventually you came to love him and trust him and would go up and rest your head on his lap and give him adoring glances. He loved you so much and was so proud of your ability to trust again. I was horrified to find you in pain 4 weeks ago and suffering from bloat. I raced you to the vet and you had some serious surgery to remove your spleen which had a large tumour and a part of your stomach. Throughout the surgery and recovery you marvelled everyone with your gorgeous nature. Not once did you complain. The day before we overcame that hurdle and were to by get your stitches removed you slipped on the tiles swetheart and your leg fell from under you. You shattered your leg and scared your mum so much. Throughout everything I had never heard you complain or cry and you were calling me to help you. I was home by myself and couldn't lift you so we got the vet to come and help me. You were such a good girl and never complained once. Over the last 3 weeks you have braved weekly cast changes with such a gentle and gorgeous nature. The vets and nurses were always so happy to see their gorgeous Tina who took everything in her stride without complaint. You were a clinic favourite and even people in the waiting room would comment on your lovely nature. I don't know how it happened today Sweetheart, you were just walking along and that other leg collapsed and I heard it break. Daddy wasn't home again but somehow I found some strength and managed to carry you back inside. I was trying to be so strong and not cry and upset you. Though you were in so much pain you were licking the tears from my face to make sure mummy was ok. We tried so hard baby girl, but I didn't think you would want to be left struggling for months without the use of both back legs. You were such a proud strong girl. The vets think the tumour on your spleen had probably spread and your bones weren't strong anymore. They were such serious breaks for you to suffer. Mummy is struggling so much to come to terms with how you could have two such bad breaks I thank you so much for being so strong and trying to hold on for mum. Did you know I needed to say goodbye properly? I got to hold you in my arms today and feel you lean against me as the pain finally left your body. I will miss you every day. I am sitting here looking at your bed and your brothers are not sleeping on it. I think they miss you as much as I do. Your cats will miss curling up to you and knowing that you would never hurt them, you were always so gentle with any animal smaller than you. Fly free my darling girl, Laughing Willows Diamond Tina Red, there will never be another like you. A piece of my heart has gone to the bridge with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 that made me what a wonderful tribute to what sounded like a wonderful dog and how grateful she must have been to have found you Winterpaws RIP Tina, run free at Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Angel Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) Oh Winterpaws i am so very, very sorry. You did your very best for your baby girl and im sure if she could have she would still be here with you. Such a beautiful tribute to such a lovely girl, you brought a tear to my eye. Rest in peace sweet Tina run free and whole again at the bridge. She will never be far from you - a bond like that can never be broken and if you close your eyes im sure you will feel her near you. Edited June 13, 2010 by Dust Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullmastiff Addict Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 oh cin, im bawling my eyes out reading that lovely tribute to your lovely girl. RIP Tina, play with nitro and look for my dad, they will make sure you are ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Oh no Cin, Only this morning I was wondering how Tina was recovering. You were her angel, she was so lucky to find you. All my love to your family and to Jenny from LH, hugs to the boys who will be missing so much. I have no words, fly free beautiful girl. May the longtime sun shine upon you all love surround you And the pure light within you Guide your way home. fifi, danny & hounds xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Touching words for a wonderful companion. Im sure you are all the better (the boyz included) for her girlie presence. Amazing how treasures can be found in the most unexpected places....how blessed you both were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Oh Cin - you already know how I feel about your loss of Tina Your words for her were beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I am so sorry RIP Tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Oh, what a lovely lovely tribute - it made me cry - for you, and for that beautiful girl who was meant to be yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I am so, so sad to read this Cin. I am so sorry for your terrible loss RIP gorgeous girl, Tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serket Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Such a beautiful tribute I'm so sorry for your loss WP, but I'm glad you were able to say goodbye, and that she had you there with her at the end. RIP Tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I am so sorry WP. She looked like a stunning dog and you were lucky to have each other. RIP gorgeous Tina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamuzz Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 RIP Tina Your mum loved you very much and I'm sure you knew that as you crossed the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 That made me cry too. RIP Tina. What a beautiful girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellies mum Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 That made me cry too. RIP Tina. What a beautiful girl. Remember the good times.....hard as it is... She was very lucky to have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointers Rule Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I have tears streaming down my face. Thinking of you all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 What a lovely tribute. Run free sweet Tina and smile down on your mum from the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I am so sorry Cin. She was such a beautiful girl. Reading that broke my heart as I can tell how much she meant to you. Run free beautiful Tina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha&milo Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 R.I.P Tina Remember You did your best and she thanked you for all of the love you gave her ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful friend ;) so sorry for your loss RIP Tina you beautiful girl, run free over the rainbow bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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