wagtails
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Post by wagtails on Apr 4, 2011 17:54:59 GMT
Can't find words of my own.....so will send you all this poem instead, with much love and sadness I was chosen today I'm learning to fly the world took me away, but please don't you cry
And I chose you today to try and be strong so please don't you cry and don't say that I'm gone
When you're feeling alone just remember our love, I'm up near the stars looking down from above.
Remember our love In a moment you'll see that I'm still here beside you when you're thinking of me.
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Post by eileenjones on Apr 4, 2011 18:35:34 GMT
Thank you so much guys for your kind words and that poem is wonderful Mariie-ann.
This boiy touched me very deeply and I will not pretend that this has not been a very painful day. How strange that I decided on the spur of the moment to book a day of work on Friday via a text message to my boss before I had the news about our boy.
The vet said no amount of money would have been able to save him and I know there was nothing we could do apart from let him go off to sleep but when a dog is so young and full of life it just rips you apart.
He will always hold a specioal place in my heart and I know I will laugh when I remember his funny ways, his naughtieness and when FOA peeps are together and rememering dogs that it has been a privilage to know.
Have made enquiries about the sister but no one seems to know where she went. Hopefully she is not as damaged as Derek.
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louisebt
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Post by louisebt on Apr 4, 2011 18:50:43 GMT
Sweet dreams beautiful boy, massive massive hug for you Eileen, I cant even begin to imagine how your feeling right now...
Could This beautiful boy leave behind a legacy, maybe we could, in time, when things arent so raw, use his story and his pictures to try and educate people into not letting littermates mate?
My heart also breaks for you guys, another beautiful furbabe damaged by people who claimed to know no different...
fly free, free from pain baby xxxx
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sue
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Post by sue on Apr 4, 2011 19:05:37 GMT
Aww!! Can't see the screen through tears!!!
The poem is so touching!!!
I met Derek and he was beautiful!!! It must have been so hard for you Eileen letting him go today.
Derek is free from pain now, and went to the bridge knowing that he was really loved.
R I P DEREK. We will never forget you xxxx
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jacky
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Post by jacky on Apr 4, 2011 19:47:27 GMT
So sorry Eileen ~ please don't do this on your own. I could have come with you and been by your side whilst you said goodbye to a friend~ I am strong enough to do that~ please don't be alone~ ninite Derek~ you left a footprint on my heart ~ Jackyxx
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Post by eileenjones on Apr 4, 2011 19:55:23 GMT
So sorry Eileen ~ please don't do this on your own. I could have come with you and been by your side whilst you said goodbye to a friend~ I am strong enough to do that~ please don't be alone~ ninite Derek~ you left a footprint on my heart ~ Jackyxx Thank you so much Jacky. I do find I cope better on my own when this sort of situation comes up. Jan has often offered to come with me but I can be stronger if it is just me. I know that may seem a bit strange but just find it easier to cope with grief on my own.
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wagtails
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Post by wagtails on Apr 4, 2011 20:09:08 GMT
I do find I cope better on my own when this sort of situation comes up. Jan has often offered to come with me but I can be stronger if it is just me. I know that may seem a bit strange but just find it easier to cope with grief on my own. Me too
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Post by lesleyw on Apr 4, 2011 20:11:03 GMT
Oh no - I don't need to read back a page to see what has happened. God bless you Eileen for all your hard work and the love you give these dogs... what a pity the apology of a breeder did not have Derek's best interest in his/her heart! I hope his sister is ok
Run free wee man and go and play with my babies over the bridge... there are a couple of babies there who would love to play with you xxxx
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Post by dibsie on Apr 5, 2011 11:32:51 GMT
Such a heartbreaking story that I have read with tears streaming down my face.
R.I.P Derek
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Post by mariawilliams on Apr 5, 2011 15:05:15 GMT
I saw it in the shop today and it's really sad,Derek was a lovely boy in a very sad situation.And I think that Eileen is very brave for doing the right thing for Derek. RIP LOVELY ANGEL XXXX
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zoe
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Post by zoe on Apr 5, 2011 18:56:16 GMT
so sad RIP Derek and thinking of you Eileen x
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Post by smallestbean on Apr 5, 2011 19:47:38 GMT
So very sad that Derek has gone to the bridge. He is at peace now and sometimes its so very hard to do the best thing but if he was in pain then thats all gone now and he certainly knew a lot of love in his time with FOTA. Andrea xxxx
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mickyzoe
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Post by mickyzoe on Apr 9, 2011 17:48:35 GMT
Eileen my thoughts are with you xxxx Sweet dreams dear Derek xxxx
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