tdierikx Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Sweetie from NSWAR passed peacefully whilst having a nanna nap today. Sweetie came to us a while back - and from the minute she arrived, we knew that she was never really going to be a rehoming prospect. She had some wounds that required daily cleaning, and although she didn't like the process, she tolerated us doing it. Once the wounds had healed, it became evident that she had a few medical and mental issues that were going to make her somewhat harder to place than the average rescue dog - so the decision was made to let Sweetie decide what she wanted... Sweetie settled into the daily routine with little bother - except at grooming time, when she would try to eat the clippers while making the funniest "ay! ay!" barks. Sweetie had a dicky ticker, was almost completely blind and deaf, arthritic, and was suffering from the early stages of dementia - but she loved her daily toddles with her carers - and dog help us all if breakfast, lunch, or dinner was served a little late! Sweetie taught me a few things whilst she was with us... She taught me that not all small white fluffies bite. She taught me that old dogs have just as much to give as younger dogs. She taught me to treasure the time we all have, and to enjoy it to the full - no matter what. Sweetie, you funny old munchkin, run free and healthy in the sunshine now baby. There's a new star in the sky tonight - shining strong and bright... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Oh Trace that's sad for you, I know how much respect you had for Sweetie! She really was a tough little old chook wasn't she. How nice that she could go in her sleep, happy and loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Sleep well, little Sweetie. Thanks T and NSWAR for giving your all to an old girl in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 RIP Sweetie, you were obviously loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwp4me Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Rest in peace, Sweetie, how nice you gave this old girl love and security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Age & frailty couldn't take Sweetie's gentleness & big attitude away from her. And NSWAR folk loved her for it. She'd expect you to continue how she trained you .... to get those doggie meals served on the dot. Here's something to remind you that her wonderful spirit will never leave (click to enlarge): Edited May 21, 2013 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camellia12 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I met Sweetie earlier this year. She was a gorgeous white fluffy who had some attitude! It was clear she was loved and doted on by all at NSWAR. She got to go on her little walks and was often carried like royalty all around the grassed area and enjoyed the sunshine and all the sights and smells of the great outdoors. The sign on her door said it all. "Sweetie gets what Sweetie wants." She was totally adored by all her carers. My heart goes out to the many who loved and devoted themselves to Sweetie. She knew she was special and that she was loved. Vale Sweetie. Run free restored to your former youth in the sunshine, Miss Sweetie. Deepest sympathy to Lynn and Tracey and all at NSWAR. Until we meet again Sweetie xox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camellia12 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I met Sweetie earlier this year. She was a gorgeous white fluffy who had some attitude! It was clear she was loved and doted on by all at NSWAR. She got to go on her little walks and was often carried like royalty all around the grassed area and enjoyed the sunshine and all the sights and smells of the great outdoors. The sign on her door said it all. "Sweetie gets what Sweetie wants." She was totally adored by all her carers. My heart goes out to the many who loved and devoted themselves to Sweetie. She knew she was special and that she was loved. Vale Sweetie. Run free restored to your former youth in the sunshine, Miss Sweetie. Deepest sympathy to Lynn and Tracey and all at NSWAR. Until we meet again Sweetie xox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Dear little Sweetie, rest in peace and thanks to T, Lynn and everyone who loved and cared for her and gave her a happy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 So sorry T, I can see her shining star here in the Dogs-in-the-Heavens galaxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 It's not going to be the same place without Sweetie... *sigh* A friend of mine made some gorgeously soft blankies for Sweetie a couple of years back, and they became Sweetie's fave blankies - dog help you if you made up her beddies without her fave blankies on top! She would stand in front of the bed and bark at it until you put HER blankie on it... and once it was on, she had to scrunch it "just so" until it was how she liked it... Sweetie was the first dog I named at NSWAR. She came to us with an apparently bitey history and had a red collar to indicate same. I wasn't informed of the red collar inference and was asked to go get her out of the run so we could clean her wounds. When I asked why she had a collar on, I was told that she had come to us with a history of biting... and they'd sent ME (the terrified of bitey small dogs person) to fetch her in for her treatment! Well - the collar came off that day, I named her Sweetie, and she never bit anyone from that day on... so there! Vale Sweetie - you will always live in my heart baby girl. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oh poo. I'm all teary now! Beautiful girl may you be busy sunning yourself over the rainbow bridge, lying on one of your favourite blankets and being hand fed your favourite treats. What a wonderful way to leave this earth - during your nanna nap. XXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Run free Sweetie. T Thankyou for giving her quality of life Deek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 lillypilly has been Sweetie's primary carer - but everyone at the rescue had her wormed completely into our hearts. If not for lillypilly's wonderful care of "our" old girl, I don't think she would have had those great 5 years to enjoy to the fullest. I do love the fact that she passed peacefully during one of her fave things... a nanna nap... very dignified right to the end. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 sorry for your loss t run free Sweetie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 How sad for you all. She sounds like my kind of dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 She definitely had a big character in her little dog body... her passing will leave a big hole in many a heart. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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