Raelene Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Today we reluctantly said goodbye to our sweetest and most loving little staffy, Zoe. She tried hard to stay but life became too hard.. Zoe warmed everyone's heart with her lovable and friendly ways. She always had a smile and a wagging tail and she never changed right up to today, she was wonderful with everyone - human and animal. I still remember well over 15 years ago picking up a little 8 week old puppy with a name of Landaulad Fancy Nancy after a year or so of waiting. I was never disappointed. She was the best. Zoe would be the longest serving dog foster carer for ARF, welcoming dogs into our foster home since 2000. She was always their rock. Zoe, we feel privileged to have had you in our family for so long. It breaks our hearts to let you go but it is good to know that you can now run free and happy without the constraints of age.... Fly free our little one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Run free Zoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Christmas won't be the same without you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss, its so hard when they have been an important part of your life for so long. Sounds like Zoe lived life to the full and was a very treasured member of your family RIP Zoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 She was a fun loving girl and always enjoyed a party - especially when there was special treats on the menu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 after year..... This year we were lucky to have you for your special day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 You were amazing with your kind and giving ways. A rock for all the foster dogs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Oh Raelene, I'm so sorry for your loss of Zoe. I have tears pouring down my face :laugh: I know how much you and Malcolm love her and I'm so glad I had the pleasure of meeting her on a couple of occasions. She was divine and such a wonderful character. She looked so much like little Jessie, I could never tell them apart when we visited. Rest easy Zoe... you did your loving family so proud, forever in their hearts. Take care guys, we are thinking of you at such a devastating time. xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 So many of them used you for their comfort and confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Thanks for your kind thoughts. Zoe certainly was loved and will be dearly missed. Baifra, yes she was so much like Jessie wasn't she. I think that was part of the reason Jessie jumped out at us when we saw her photo at the pound. I think Zoe touched everyone she met with her sweet nature - converted so many who were afraid of staffies. Never a kinder nature... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 She looks so sweet in the photos. I'm sorry for your loss. RIP Zoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Oh Rae I am so very sorry to read this She was indeed a beautiful soul and I know you will miss her terribly. My condolences to you and Malcolm at this very sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) So sorry to hear Raelene. I have tears rolling down my cheeks. Thinking of you & sending my condolences. R.I.P. Zoe Run free again sweet girl. XXX I AM WITH YOU I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me."You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say"goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me.~ Author unknown Edited December 7, 2010 by k9angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Goodbye beautiful girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzjc Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 So sorry to hear of your loss Raelene, rest easy over the rainbow bridge sweet girl . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Raelene & Malcolm - I'm so very, very sorry. RIP Zoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3shepherds Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 So sorry Rae - rest easy old girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 From Stu and I and our 5, thoughts with you. We loved Zoe too and i am sure she will be sadly missed by many. Are the other dogs coping ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiona mills Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 She looks so beautiful with her grey old face, Hugs to you both I know she was very special to you RIP Zoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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