juice Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I never wanted a dally, but my kids talked me into looking at pups. 15 spotty little thugs ran across the paddock, so we had to leave with one! I have never regretted that day, you were perfect. You lived for walks, you could hunt bunnies allday , just lifting your head to check in to make sure i was still there, then you would shriek as you flushed one out and give chase. You and Jed were a formidable team. Over the years you were the perfect role model to all those naughty fosters, gently letting them know it was not ok to leap all over everyone. You were as solid as a rock, i trusted you with any dog or human ( cats and bunnies were another story) :laugh: People told me dallys were stupid and destructive, they didn't know you, you were neither. Fostering stopped when you looked at me as if to say " not another one". When we got Bonn you loved her, even when she sat ontop of you on the couch! My daughter adored you, and you were her shadow, when she was out you would keep getting up to look up the stairs or at the front door till she came home and you could sit with her. Over the last year your body started to fail you, you didn't understand that your hips couldn't carry you anymore as you tried to power along still. It was heartbreaking to make the call last month not to take you on walks anymore as you just collapsed constantly, laying looking confused as to why you had fallen. You didn't understand and got distressed at being left behind when i took the others out for their walks. Then finally last week they gave up completley, and i knew it was time to let you go. So last Monday we made that final trip, with Brooke holding you we sat in the car waiting our turn at the vets. It was the hardest thing to watch you go and be strong for Brooke too. My big strong boy was a frail old man, where had the 14 years gone. The house feels empty without you, your bed is empty, your collar hangs up with your lead. I will miss you always, thankyou for 14 years of loyality my main man. Run free over the bridge. Edited February 9, 2015 by juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Such a beautiful tribute to a much loved (and handsome) boy, run free Appollo for you and the family, it's so hard to let them go isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Vale Appollo. A beautiful tribute for a beautiful boy Juice. He and Jed are once again a formidable team now that he can run again. Appollo was the voice of reason amongst your lot, such a dignified, *gentle soul (*noting the cat/bunny clause ) It's the hardest thing about giving your heart to a dog, they age before our eyes and leave us well before we'd like them to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'm so sorry Juice. Appollo was so handsome and he sounded like such a wonderful dog. Thinking of you xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 What a wonderful life he led and what treasured memories you have of your boy. Sleep well, Appollo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Oh juice I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 A beautiful tribute to your much loved boy juice, I'm so sorry for your loss Chasing those bunnies in heaven now, run free Appollo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Oh Juice, so sorry that you've lost darling Apollo, he was a most wonderful boy, so full of life and love, one in a million. I know this will have broken your heart. Sending you love and Hugs xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 So very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWoofter Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 So sorry to hear this juice. What a lovely tribute. Hugs to you all. Vale Appollo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Too sad, Juice. Deepest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamuzz Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Juice, so sorry to hear that Apollo has crossed the bridge. He was your heart dog and I know how much you will be missing him. Here's a photo you won't have seen for awhile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss Juice. What a beautiful tribute. Appollo does sound like he was the best dalmation ever. Run free Appollo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm so sorry juice what a gorgeous boy. My thoughts are with you all, RIP Appollo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 So sorry to hear about Appollo, juice. I know what an important part of your family he was and that his loss will leave a big hole in your hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerRottweiler Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Sorry for your loss Juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 So sorry for your loss Juice. A lovely tribute for such a gorgeous boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 So sorry for your loss Juice Run free Appollo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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