Chequeredblackdog Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Today I said goodbye to my old boy. Rocky was my first dog. From the humble beginnings of $20 5 week old ' purebred Border Collie' puppy bought from a cardboard box at the rotary Markets. He was the sweetest dog. Sharing his love (and copious amounts of hair) with anyone who would give him the time of day. Any that didnt fall for his charm were immediately 'goosed' with a nose in the crotch. The last couple of months he really got 'old', but I wasn't expecting him to go. the heat had really been knocking him around this week. Last night he wanted to sleep outside. This morning when we came out he was gone.... I can't express all my feelings, I don't know how. I can't remember if I have him a proper hug....... Farewell sweet boy, wait for me on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Big hugs - take care of yourself & family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 What a lovely boy, hugs to you, hard to lose a friend after so many years of sharing love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 How sad, I am sorry for your loss He was beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'm sorry CBD - I'm sure beautiful Rocky got many proper hugs. What a lucky boy to have been helped to a great life by you all those years ago. Sleep well, Rocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Oh my ...what a lovely set of photos and words.Dear old soul ... Rocky went by himself ... and saved you the horrible decision . What a blessing for you both. Be kind to YOU now .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfthewords Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Gorgeous pictures... RIP Rocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 What a beautiful beautiful boy. And so blessed to be loved every day of his life. Rest in Peace Rocky. Hugs to you CBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Oh what a gorgeous fella Rocky was. Lovely tribute with beautiful photo's. A very much loved boy who had a wonderful, happy life RIP beautiful Rocky CBD So sorry for your loss. There just not around long enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 So so so sorry for your loss CBD RIP Rocky Big hugs for you and the rest of your pack CBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Oh I'm sorry, it sucks when they leave us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Dear old soul, RIP Rocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 How beautiful. From five weeks to 13 years he was a very lucky lovely loved dog. And then he quietly left. Good boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 What a beautiful boy. Cbd I am so sorry . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Farewell beautiful boy. Don't ever doubt that you were loved and will be sadly missed. Hugs CBD. I can tell from your words it will take some time to come to terms with life without Rocky. That is perfectly fine and us doggy people get it. A few of us have already been through it. My advice is to keep mementos on hand and let him continue to be part of your daily life but in a smaller way. I have all kinds of silly things that belonged to my old girl in spots around the house. She is never far from my thoughts and it has been a couple of years now. Be kind to yourself. XXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss, it is never easy. From the look of the photo I'd think he had a great many hugs and a wonderful life with you. Take care xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWoofter Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hugs to you CBD. He was a beautiful boy, and very much loved by the sounds of it. Take care of yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chequeredblackdog Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thank you for all the well wishes. There is a big hole in my life at the moment. Everywhere I look I see something of Rockys or something he would have enjoyed/ for him. Feeding the dogs on Thursday night was very hard with his bowl sitting there empty and waiting. I keep automatically calculating servings etc for 5, not 4. And going to call him or check where he is before I remember he isn't there to check on any more. Not too mention I'm still ( and will be for a long time) picking his hair out of my clothes, furniture, car and occasional sandwich. We buried Rocky under a poplar tree on my property. From there he can look out over all his favourite haunts. His collar is hung on a branch, with a special 'memorial' dog tag. I'm thinking about doing/ getting done a head stone or plaque as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I cried every time I fed my little girl for at least 2 weeks when our big boy went (it was fast - I wasn't prepared). When my little girl went last year - this helped - a tiny bit. THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits, And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find - it's your own affair, - But ... you've given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will, With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!), When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone - wherever it goes - for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give your heart to a dog to tear! We've sorrow enough in the natural way, When it comes to burying Christian clay. Our loves are not given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent, Though it is not always the case, I believe, That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve; For, when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short-time loan is as bad as a long - So why in - Heaven (before we are there) Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear? Kipling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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