Memories of Megan 1998-2011

[wagtails]

Some of you already know that we are currently going through the agony of losing our precious old lady, Megan, after 12 long years of faithful companionship to her humans and devoted care of countless dogs who have passed by, whether as permanent residents or temporary guests.

She arrived with us in April 1999, primarily as a companion for our other elderly Cavalier, Louie. But she was immediately thrown into the demands of TLC and motivator when I found myself hospitalised for cancer surgery and chemotherapy. It worked – I recovered!

Since then she has continued to be our most treasured darling – always independent of spirit, always calm and dignified in the face of troubled times, always giving selflessly of herself to those in need of guidance and reassurance.

She was not the healthiest of dogs in recent years, as we discovered she was suffering from the genetic neurological disease which affects so many Cavaliers these days (syringomyelia) but with help from our lovely vet, advice and support from many forum friends and lots of TLC, she never gave up until 2 weeks ago, when she was suddenly overwhelmed by severe anaemia.

Megan was not a rescue dog as such (though she had had 5 homes in 5 months when she came to us) but she has been my inspiration in recent years when I discovered FOA RCT and others.

So, my darling Megan, we bid you farewell and a sweet good night, and will always hold you tight in our hearts, though we shall terribly miss……….

Your puppyhood charms


Your playful spirit


Your loving companionship to our own dogs like Louie


Your sharing of our interests


Your soothing whispers to our guests


Your favourite spot under the table


Your winning ways and wise old face

[smallestbean]

I was so very sad to read this news Wagtails. You have always been so welcoming to me on this Forum and I know how much your beautiful dogs mean to you. You have posted such a lovely tribute to Megan and its obvious she had a wonderful life with you. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Love Andrea xxxx

[kay17]

Oh Marie-Anne I am so sorry. It is clear that she had a wonderful life with you and you were lucky to have each other.
Make sure you have lots of cavvie and shiddie cuddles with your other sweeties. Sending heaps of hugs and cavvie cuddles from Ellie xxx

[karent]

Oh my goodness my lovely friend, how you have made me cry and you must have reminiscing. Have a special time at the Bridge little one xxxx

[budeboy]

My thoughts are with you Marie-Anne at this heart breaking time
As I scrolled through your wonderful tribute to your Megan, my eyes filled with tears viewing your fantastic pictures of such a gorgeously pretty little Cavvie girlie.
These, and all the images you have, together with her lifetime of accumulated memories will remain etched in your mind forever, as a lasting tribute to your special Megan

Having just lost my JRT Badger last week, after 16 years of always being together, at this time especially, I share with you your sense of loss, your pain. your heartbreak, and that deep feeling of emptiness inside.

Megan was much loved, and must of had the best life possible with you as her Mum

GOD BLESS YOU MEGAN !! and if you meet my Badger on the other side of the bridge, please look after him and play with him in the sun lit fields of clover

Ronnie
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[ilovemycookie]

Marie-Anne I am so sorry and am sending loads of hugs.

Have lots of fun at the Bridge Megan, you beautiful graceful girl

Katherine
XXX

[redgypsy]

What wonderful memories and photo's you have of such a lovely dog, many of us know the heartache you are feeling so we send you and all who loved Megan lots of healing hugs, Run Free pretty girl take all the love you have been given with you have fun at the bridge you will never be forgotten and will always be loved.

Glenice.

[louisebt]

Sweet dreams sweet beautiful girl... watch down on your family who will be missing you loads xxxxx

[lesviv]

Dear Wagtails

So sad to hear your news, you always send such lovely words to others in the same situation. Sadly there are no words to make you feel better, perhaps though just knowing there are so many people out there with you in their thoughts may help you through this time. Cherish your memories.

Lesley (Andrea's mum)

[sue]

Awww What a lovely tribute to Megan, again I can hardly see the screen for tears!!

Wonderful memories to keep forever of a beautiful little dog.

Sweet dreams little Megan xxxx

[dousslesh]

What a beautiful girl and what wonderful memories. Safe journey Megan.
Hugs to your family who obviously love and will miss you very much.

[eileenspal]

Oh Marie-Anne, I have just caught up with this terrible news. How your heart must be aching for I know how much your dogs mean to you.
It is obvious from your tribute that you have some wonderful memories of your beautiful Megan and I hope that this willhelp you through this very sad time.
No words will ever be sufficient but I hope you know that we all feel for you and our hearts go out to you always.xxx

Run free gorgeous girl and have fun with all our bridge babies, healthy and happy once more. xxx

[beesbella]

I am so sorry for your loss !
Run free little girl !

[wagtails]

Just wanted to thank you all so very much for the lovely things you have said. It is such a comfort to know that others share and understand our feelings at such times.

My precious girl is back home with us again now, in a beautiful casket with her name inscribed. She is sharing our lounge with us again, underneath her pictures and those of her pals who are also with her at the Bridge.

[lesleyw]

So sorry to hear of your loss - and such a moving tribute to such a special and beautiful little girl. They don't stay long enough - but they do leave permanent paw prints on our hearts xxxxxx