Herbert Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) This is the memorial I wrote for Herbert: I tragically lost him while he was in the care of Sydney Animal Hospital Erskinville, he went into the vet on Sunday 10th October 2010 @ 1pm for constipation and came home dead. He was given a pre-med sedation before going under general anaesthetic and put in an observation cage where he vomited and choked on his own vomit before his general anaesthetic for an enema. I had only just left him for 35 minutes at the vet before I got a call saying Herbert had died. I have also attached a photo of my baby boy. To Herbert - 18.04.2007 - 10.10.2010: Your little bite -kisses on my nose made me smile and it was your way of making me tickle your tummy and bum. Your little patch on the end of the sofa is empty and can never be replaced. My little ninny poop has left me alone at night and I will miss your scratching and jumping over the pillows in bed before you went to sleep. I have you favourite blanket in bed with me now and cuddle it and smell you before I go to sleep. I have kept your bowl of water by the bed just in case you need a drink before bedtime as you get thirsty sometimes. Rubbing your belly and scratching your bum was a regular event which was as routine as clockwork, every morning, every day and every night. You loved to twist around and look at me asking me for a bum rub, or roll on your back and put your paws in the air. After snoring and snoring all night you would always wiggle on the end of the bed in the morning on your back to get ready for a big day ahead. Waking up is hard as you got everyone up at 6am...shaking your big ears making lots of noise jumping off the bed, pushing Dixie with your nose and demanding we all get up! I stop at all your favourite spots in the park in the morning and remember your little wee spots which there were many! Your number two spots were always in private as you never liked anyone watching you do your little poops. Going to work and coming home is going to be so hard as you made sure that you gave me your look it the morning after I said "See you in a minute". You knew it was work time. Your face would light up as soon as I got home from work and you would run almost sideways to the back of the house and come storming back for a cuddle. I will make sure I order Bananna Bread on the weekend at the cafe! Breakfast and Dinner are not the same without greedy Herbert eating all of Dixie's food before she made it outside, and chocolate buttons after both meals doesn't seem the same. We sat out the back last night the moment your little body was cremated (9pm 12th October) and lit some sparkles, had some roast chicken, maltesers, chocolate buttons and a glass of Baileys. These are the things you loved most... You came home on the 13th October and I will never stop loving you or let your memory go. Dixie is sitting out the back wondering where her best friend is. My heart is broken in pieces and will never be the same. Never forget that I will always love you my little cuddle-bug, ninny poop, dilly lilly, dilly billy, booby, diddle bomp and ninnle bob. I love you little man and you wait for me so we can cuddle in bed again. Mark, David and Dixie xxx. Edited October 15, 2010 by Herbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I am so so so sorry to hear that..... We'll miss seeing you on your walks in the neighbourood, greeting us with your funny little bulldog grunts. R.I.P little man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 thanks for your kind note. I am taking a couple of weeks off work to chill and relax. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ari.g Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 So sorry for your loss. Herbert sounds like a real character. RIP Herbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Mark I am so very sorry for your loss. It sounds so unexpected. Frenchies are big dogs in little bodies so I understand how empty the house must feel without Herbert. RIP little man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 RIP Herbert :p Hugs to you Mark - i can only imagine the shock and pain you have been through .. Take it easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Your tribute was beautiful. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. R.I.P. Herbert :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodysMum Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Oh dear, that made me cry! I am so sorry for your loss! What an adorable boy Herbert was! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. RIP Herbert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Poor Herbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thankyou all so much for your comments, I just got back from dinner and had to eat at a French Restaurant in memory of Herbert. My legs were shaking when I got home as I was hpoing he would be at the door waiting and wiggling like a monkey! I cant believe that none of you know me and you wright such beautiful things about my boy. It makes me feel that there is real people in this world who dont just faf about with stuff that is not important in life. The most important thing is the relationships we have and in most cases this is with our naughty little monkeys who love us no matter what! Sleep tight everyone....we all know who we put our trust in.... PAWS BABY! PAWS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 So sorry to hear about Herbert, what a tragedy for one so young and so treasured. You did your best for him and still lost him, my heart goes out to you. RIP Herbert, what a beautiful soul you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthdog Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 What a beautiful tribute to your 'monkey'. Run free Herbert. Thinking of you Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha&milo Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 R.I.P Herbert Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MavericksMission Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 So sorry for your loss Run free Herbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 A beautiful tribute to a very special dog Rest in Peace Herbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellies mum Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Mark I am so very sorry for your loss. It sounds so unexpected. Frenchies are big dogs in little bodies so I understand how empty the house must feel without Herbert.RIP little man. Must agree...we have a wonderful little Frenchie who stays with us for Christmas...what a character.... So sorry that this terrible thing happened to you Mark.....but remember that it is a gift to have had the special little ones....and they steal our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjosa Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Oh what a tradgedy, I know that your life will never be the same without Herbert, I have been owned by this wonderful breed for the past 28 years, they are so unique. I only know that it is tricky with Frenchies and aenesthetics and it is important to have a vet who knows what is to be given to them for safety sake, I am blessed with two vets husband and wife team that are so careful with my kids in cases like Herbert. Herbert you are now an angel and playing at the rainbow bridge with all my Frenchies that are waiting there for me and I am sure that they will take good care of Herbert until you see him again. Pat, Bear, Bridie, Finnigan, Guinness and Caoimhe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 So sad for your family. Thoughts are with you. They are a brilliant breed that really takes over your heart... to loose him so young is very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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