A Piece Of My Heart Is Gone 13/7/16

[Loving my Oldies]

Nothing like seeing dogs cuddling to warm the heart. You and Minty in my thoughts, Cazablanca.

[Isabel964]

Such a beautiful BEAUTIFUL post. I'm so sorry, yes the hardest and best thing you did for him. I'm so glad he found you and your son after running away from two homes. What a wonderful life you provided for him, what a wonderful life he gave to you. RIP Charlie, big hugs to your family - I know you'll be watching over them with much love for always xxx

[Little Gifts]

Oh Caz I've only just seen this! Charlie sounds like the best dog ever! I'm glad he found unconditional love for his quirky and naughty self with you. It's another great lesson we can learn from our dogs. Run free and don't follow any rules Charlie! XXX

[Animal House]

Thank you everyone.

He certainly didn't follow any rules other than his own LG, cheeky little blighter he was. We were so lucky to have him choose us to live with, he was smart yet stubborn, he didn't even learn to "sit", I think he did once, but that was by accident, not command. He and I would walk my son to school everyday, right into the playground area until the bell went, and he got lots of pats, and gave lots of kisses, and he absolutely loved it, tail high in the air prancing along, he was pretty popular at that primary school. :laugh:

I've been thinking about getting a portrait/painting done, probably one of him and Minty together, I think there was a Doler who did some really beautiful ones, I'll have a search in OT.

[Flashsmum]

So sad, hugs.

[Animal House]

Thank you FM.

I got a lovely card from the vets, with beautiful words and signed by the vet and all the nurses, and Charlies pawprint on a printed card.

It set me off again crying, but in a good way. I've honestly never met such wonderful caring people (and I'm only new to these vets, first visit a few months back) from the vets to the nurses, even down to the surgery cat, who always had time for a pat and a chat.

[westiemum]

So sorry to be so late on the scene Caz - I don't come in here often..

Thats such a beautiful tribute to Charlie - he was so lucky to have you and you him.

Have fun with Mac Charlie!

[Animal House]

Thanks WM, we were lucky to have him in our lives, that's for sure.

I'm sure Charlie would have fun with Mac, he'd be chuffed to have a buddy that didn't tower over him, hehe.

[Loving my Oldies]

Thanks WM, we were lucky to have him in our lives, that's for sure.

I'm sure Charlie would have fun with Mac, he'd be chuffed to have a buddy that didn't tower over him, hehe.

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[dogbesotted]

Thanks everyone, he was a cheeky boy in his younger days, that's for sure Corrie.

It's been so different without him, I'm not sure what to do wirh myself. Caring for an older dog with dementia and not much bladder control takes up a fair chunk of time, and now I don't have that to do. So I'm a bit lost at the moment

know that feeling..you know tho inside he was the same just doing in very slow motion.

If there is not love there is no grief over the parting... time will get you through to the other side of grief where memories made together will bring a smile along with tears.

RIP dear Charlie boy.

Blessings to you Caz.

Helen

[Lady Flying Furball]

So sorry for the loss of your gorgeous Charlie. I hope you are all adjusting to him passing xx

[Animal House]

Thanks girls, it's been harder on the humans than it has been on the remaining dog it seems.

I thought she would absolutely grieve/miss him, but she has been more than okay, maybe quiet for the first few days, but then just soaked up getting all the attention.

We are doing okay, I still call Minty "Charlie" sometimes, I guess because it's a habit, he was always under my feet in the kitchen, and now she is, so it's automatically, "Charlie...I mean Minty, out!" It's been a month and a day and we are adjusting, I miss his little face and the way he'd look up at me with those puppy dog eyes, his happy little trot after he'd peed and knew he was going back inside, where food possibly was, he was indeed a good boy.